More entries at stake at Ancol bowl

JAKARTA: Around 250 bowlers from 13 countries are taking part in the inaugural Ancol International Open Tenpin Bowling Championship at the Ancol Bowling Lane in North Jakarta.

The 10-day championship, which features a total of 17 events beginning Nov. 6, will pick the top 16 men and 16 women bowlers for the ABF Tour of Jakarta series, a statement said Monday.

The Jakarta series is the last leg in the tour which will decide a shortlist of players eligible for the Tournament of Champions, which will take place in Jakarta in January.

The Indonesian team is spearheaded by Asian Games gold medalist Ryan Lalisang in the men's category and Putty Armein in the women's.

"We expect tough competition among the players in their efforts to improve their Asian rankings," Oky Harnowo, chairman of the organizing committee, said.

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