PBAK -2017 Philippine Independence Bowling Cup rolls off
Al Qassem Strikers, Original Pin Killers, Nusantara lead opening
By Michelle Fe Santiago
KUWAIT CITY, March 11: The pin busters of the Philippine Bowling Association in Kuwait (PBAK) are again back in action as the PBAK – 2017 Philippine Independence Bowling Cup kicked off on Friday at the Cozmo Bowling Center in Kheifan. Twelve teams joined the team competition composed of various nationalities in each line up. In its inaugural showdown six teams that posted victories were the top rated teams in the last tournament: Al Qassem Strikers, Original Pin Killers, Nusantara, Mangaf Strikers, Cozmo and Indian Bowling League.
The opening ceremony commended with the parade of colours by the Boy Scouts from the New Kuwait-Philippine International English School followed by the participating bowlers from the 12 vying teams and tournament directors followed by the singing of the national anthems of Kuwait and the Philippines.
Lito Michael and Ahmad Fahmi led the invocation followed by the welcome remarks of PBAK vice president Sonia Mathews and the introduction of the guest speaker by PBAK president Rudy de Lima. Guest of honour Philippine Embassy Consul General Atty Jabbar Adiong delivered an inspirational message as he wished all the players good luck. After which, Mathews led the Oath of sportsmanship then the declaration of Tour open by the over-all tournament director Hermie Saliba and finally the ceremonial ball rolling led by Adiong, tournament directors and players.
The 12 participating teams with their members are: Al Qassem Strikers- Fadel Al Qassem (team captain), Abdul Aziz Al Aslawi, Ali Al Qassem, Fahad Al Rageeb, Ibrahim Al Jadi, Mousa Abdulah, Hassan Al Qassem, Ali Jawli, Hanadi Mezaiel and Laras Nitikusumo; Asian Air Safari – Hermie Saliba (team captain), Waleed Al Gharib, Sonia Mathews, Yousef Gadanfar, Nasse Hajras, Ali Askanani, Ali Jamal and Aleh Saled; COZMO- Ferdie Saliba (team captain), Noe Mahayag, Ronell
Consul Hon Jabbar Adiong gestures after PBAK Officers’ Oath taking
Valencia, Mohammad Karam, Faisal Al Saleem, Lito Michael, Vernie Villaruel, Ruben Cervantes, Gani dela Cruz and Eissa Shamali; Fiery Dragons- Mandy Manalo (team captain), Mar Evangelista, Camilo Baker lll, Eddie Pena, Joel Tizon, Moises Amahan, Agnes Noble, Maria Perly Virly, Myra Manalo and Eden Evangelista; Indian Bowling League- Ulysses Menezes (team captain), Fatima Sequeira, Adrian Noronha, Nadine Diaz, Joe Simmons, Rudolph Castelino, Mohammed Othman, Jason D’Souza, Abdul Wahab, Al Ali and Iman Pradana; INC Kuwait- Alex Perez, Romy Cruz, Jinky Sobremonte, Michelle Ponce and Kerwin Lazaro; J3RC- Jess Tolentino (team captain), Rocky Castil, Cris Carungay, Joe Presenta, Reygan Percy, Imelda Daguio, Jelyn Colegio, Rey Ualat, Dale Woodaro, Jenny Ganot and Sander Leonardo.
Mangaf Strikers- Jason Gamba (team Captain), Medz Nicdao, Jhun Janoras, Ceddie Martin Faa, Robert Opena, Adolfo Prena, Norlan Balasan, Alex Cervantes
Parade of Colors — PIES Boy
Scouts
and Neneg Cervantes; Nile River Strikers- Rudy de Lima (Team Captain), Rani Skeik, Farid Gabriel, Ziad Bouresly, Mostafa Dardara, Allen Morais, Nevee Wasel and Alma Turley; NUSANTARAAhmad Fahmi (team captain), Tatang Razak, Tito Octavianus, Gantosori, Erlisa Kantosori, Datuk Rozian, Bima Nitikusumo, Benjamin Hasan, Saleh Faraj and Abel Nitikusumo; Original Pin Killers- Christopher Bush (team captain), Jun Husmillo, Rashid Aker Ali, Ishaaq Al Waahid, Ahmad Fadil Karam, Aris de Guzman, Jacky Guitang, Ali Arqoub and Aji Varghese; and Swooping Eagles- Alonzo Bush (team captain), Glen Corbit, Danny Solis, John Caldwell, Jeremy Roque, Riz Roque, Jessica Balagat, Angie Bush, Jocelyn Borros and Mona Corpuz.
Competing teams will be playing with handicapping system and after the elimination round, the top six teams will be playing for a two-week round robin. The tourney also features the singles’ event for the ladies and men’s categories. Special awards will be presented to teams and bowlers with high averages and high scores. After the first round play, the Al Qassem Strikers was declared Team of the Week (2901); Team High Game Scratch (966) and Team High Series (2901).
Category, Name, Individual High Game are below:
Men’s A: Fadel Al Qassem — 255; Men’s B: Saleh Faraj — 245; Men’s C: Ali Jawli — 233; Ladies A: Laras Nitikusumo — 199; Ladies B: Angie Bush — 201. Name, Individual High Average: Fadel Al Qassem — 255.00; Moises Amahan — 188.33; Ahmad Fadil Karam — 191.05; Laras Nitikusumo — 199.00; Angie Bush — 171.00. Team High Game (Scratch) Al Qassem Strikers – 966 Weekly High Series: 1. Al Qassem Strikers - 2901 Team High Series (Scratch + Handicap): Al Qassem Strikers – 2901 First round results: 1. Al Qassem Strikers (3001); 2. Original Pin Killers (2925); 3. Nusantara (2897); 4. Swooping Eagles (2864); 5. COZMO (2696); 6. Indian Bowling League (2677); 7. Fiery Dragons (2627); 8. Mangaf Strikers (2590); 9. J3RC (2535); 10. Nile River Strikers (2469); 11. Asian Air Safari (2453) and 12. INC Kuwait (2124).
PBAK would like to thank Gulf Air and Dunkin Donuts for their relentless support to PBAK’s goals and objectives and for making the tournament a huge success.