Asian Youth Games: Singapore's keglers score second gold for republic
By Hazlina Hailm, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 02 July 2009 1557 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Singapore has won its second gold medal at the inaugural Asian Youth Games (AYG), thanks again to kegler New Hui Fen.

Together with partner Darshini Krishna, the duo took first place in the girls' doubles bowling event on Thursday morning.

The girls scored 2,680 pinfalls - 101 clear over closest rivals Thailand. And they were a tough act to beat, leading the scoreboard through all six games.

This latest victory is certainly no lucky strike for 16-year-old New, who had won the girls' singles title on Wednesday.

New said: "As the event went on, I felt more confident about the game, about my opponents, and I enjoyed (bowling with) my teammate. We just had to do our best... - nothing but 100 per cent."

Krishna said: "I'm very excited as it was my first time bowling in a major game and winning a gold in doubles."

The Thais, comprising Sathean Tanaprang and Saebe Yanee, had a relatively slow start, but eventually secured the silver, while South Korea's Oh Nu-Ri and Sim Ui-Jin, who played a steady game throughout, settled for the bronze.

Singapore's boys team also performed well, earning a bronze in the doubles event.

- CNA/yt