Cover National tenpin bowler Sin Li Jane’s historic win at the US Women’s Open this week makes her the second Asian champion ever in the tournament since its conception (Photo: PWBA)
National tenpin bowler Sin Li Jane’s historic win at the US Women’s Open this week makes her the second Asian champion ever in the tournament since its conception (Photo: PWBA)
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National tenpin bowler Sin Li Jane’s historic win at the US Women’s Open this week makes her the second Asian champion ever in the tournament since its conception
From dominating the European bowling scene to conquering the US, Sin Li Jane continues to make Malaysia proud, demonstrating resilience and excellence on the world stage.
The 32-year-old’s historic victory at the US Women’s Open this week makes her only the second Asian champion in the tournament’s history since its inception in 1949. The win marked Sin’s first major title and third PWBA (Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour) title of the season.
Sin triumphed over Latvia’s Dania Zavjalova with a score of 226-214 in the final held at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis, Indiana. Winning the coveted eagle trophy, green jacket and US$60,000 (RM283,000), a jubilant Sin relished her well-fought victory after being absent from the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour for three seasons before the start of the 2024 season.
Earlier in her career, Sin secured her position as a top competitor by winning the Greater Nashville Classic and achieving numerous accolades, including titles at the Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour.
Despite a narrow miss at the 2019 United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Queens, where she was defeated by Ukraine’s Dasha Kovalova, Sin’s persistence and skill have culminated in this landmark triumph.
Now the frontrunner for the PWBA Player of the Year award for leading the tour in wins and points, Sin could potentially be the first international Player of the Year if she continues bowling well at Tour Championship week at the historic Thunderbowl Lanes in Detroit, Michigan this August.
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Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated Sin on social media, saying she made history as the first Malaysian and Southeast Asian to win the US Women’s Open.
Li Jane’s victory surpasses Shalin Zulkifli’s third-place finish in 2008, establishing her as a significant figure in Malaysian bowling.
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