Malaysian Lawn Bowlers Reign Again At Asian Championships
The national squad concluded their campaign with an impressive haul of seven golds, two silvers and one bronze, confirming Malaysia's position as a lawn bowls powerhouse in Asia.
Malaysia Lawn Bowls Federation (MLBF) president Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz commended the team for winning seven of the 11 gold medals contested, one of their best performances ever.
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