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'''Tenpin bowling''' is a popular and recreational sport in '''India'''. The activity is administered by the [[Bangalore]]-based [[Tenpin Bowling Federation of India]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Shrivathsa Sridhar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-05/bangalore/30477213_1_gold-medals-kannan-prathima-hegde |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103072933/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-05/bangalore/30477213_1_gold-medals-kannan-prathima-hegde |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-03 |title=Tenpin bowling is right up her alley |date=2011-12-05 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> It organises the National Bowling League comprising championships for amateurs, corporate team tournaments as well as a national tour for professionals. Many Indians take up [[tenpin bowling|bowling]] for fitness, rather than for recreation.<ref>{{cite | '''Tenpin bowling''' is a popular and recreational sport in '''India'''. The activity is administered by the [[Bangalore]]-based [[Tenpin Bowling Federation of India]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Shrivathsa Sridhar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-05/bangalore/30477213_1_gold-medals-kannan-prathima-hegde |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103072933/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-05/bangalore/30477213_1_gold-medals-kannan-prathima-hegde |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-03 |title=Tenpin bowling is right up her alley |date=2011-12-05 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> It organises the National Bowling League comprising championships for amateurs, corporate team tournaments as well as a national tour for professionals. Many Indians take up [[tenpin bowling|bowling]] for fitness, rather than for recreation.<ref>{{cite news|author=Business Standard |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bowled-over/443565/ |title=Bowled over |newspaper=Business Standard India |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=2011-07-23 |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> Bowling alleys in [[India]] are commonly a part of multiplexes and malls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ten-pinbowling.com/setupcenter.html |title=Set up a Ten-Pin Bowling Center! Start enjoying game & money! |publisher=Ten-pinbowling.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> | ||
In Chennai, the sport was widely known as "snow bowling" in the late 1990s and early 2000s, owing to its presence in the 'Snow Bowling' Centre in Chennai. The term "snow bowling" has been referenced in songs such as "Dey Nandakumara" from ''[[Seenu (2000 film)|Seenu]]'' (2000), "Oh Mama Mama" from ''[[Minnale]]'' (2001), "Sandhippoma" in ''[[Enakku 20 Unakku 18]]'' (2003) and "Kannin Maniye" from ''[[Gambeeram]]'' (2004).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/190717/its-snowbowling.html|title = It's snow'bowling' now!|date = 19 July 2017}}</ref> | |||
In 2008, the Indian team participated in the [[WTBA World Tenpin Bowling Championships]] in [[Bangkok]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/19/stories/2008081960602100.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821193035/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/19/stories/2008081960602100.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2008-08-21 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Six-member Indian tenpin bowling team named | date=2008-08-19}}</ref> and the [[Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships]] in [[Belfast]].<ref>http://www.bowlingdigital.com/bowl/node/4869</ref> | In 2008, the Indian team participated in the [[WTBA World Tenpin Bowling Championships]] in [[Bangkok]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/19/stories/2008081960602100.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821193035/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/19/stories/2008081960602100.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2008-08-21 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Six-member Indian tenpin bowling team named | date=2008-08-19}}</ref> and the [[Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships]] in [[Belfast]].<ref>http://www.bowlingdigital.com/bowl/node/4869</ref> | ||
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Mr. Rajmohan Palaniappan, first Indian to score a perfect game (300) in 40th Singapore Open in the Year 2007 ... | Mr. Rajmohan Palaniappan, first Indian to score a perfect game (300) in 40th Singapore Open in the Year 2007 ... | ||
Major | ==Total medals won by Indian Bowlers in Major tournaments== | ||
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! Gold | |||
! Silver | |||
! Bronze | |||
! Total | |||
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|[[Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships|Commonwealth Championships]] | |||
|2 | |||
|1 | |||
|2 | |||
|5 | |||
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| Total || '''2''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''5''' | |||
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1) Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2002 | 1) Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2002 | ||
Mr. Shaik Abdu Hameed won 3 medals in this event… | Mr. Shaik Abdu Hameed won 3 medals in this event… | ||
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1) Bronze Medal for Mixed Team (2 Men & 2 Women) | 1) Bronze Medal for Mixed Team (2 Men & 2 Women) | ||
(Tamil Nadu Bowler Mr. Shabbir Dhankot was one of the team members) | (Tamil Nadu Bowler Mr. Shabbir Dhankot was one of the team members) | ||
Other Major Medals for India from Tenpin Bowling Championships | |||
1) Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2015 | |||
1) Silver Medal for Men’s Singles (Tamil Nadu Bowler Mr. Shabbir Dhankot got the second medal for India) | 1) Silver Medal for Men’s Singles (Tamil Nadu Bowler Mr. Shabbir Dhankot got the second medal for India) | ||
2) Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2016 | |||
1) Silver Medal for Men’s Singles (Mr. Akash Kumar, Karnatak Bowler) | 1) Silver Medal for Men’s Singles (Mr. Akash Kumar, Karnatak Bowler) | ||
3) Asian Indore & Martial Arts Games – 2017 | |||
1)Bronze Medal for Doubles (Mr. Shabbir Dhankot, Tamil Nadu & Mr. Dhruv Sarad, Delhi) | 1)Bronze Medal for Doubles (Mr. Shabbir Dhankot, Tamil Nadu & Mr. Dhruv Sarad, Delhi) | ||
Latest revision as of 08:26, 5 October 2021
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| Governing body | Tenpin Bowling Federation of India |
Tenpin bowling is a popular and recreational sport in India. The activity is administered by the Bangalore-based Tenpin Bowling Federation of India.[1] It organises the National Bowling League comprising championships for amateurs, corporate team tournaments as well as a national tour for professionals. Many Indians take up bowling for fitness, rather than for recreation.[2] Bowling alleys in India are commonly a part of multiplexes and malls.[3]
In Chennai, the sport was widely known as "snow bowling" in the late 1990s and early 2000s, owing to its presence in the 'Snow Bowling' Centre in Chennai. The term "snow bowling" has been referenced in songs such as "Dey Nandakumara" from Seenu (2000), "Oh Mama Mama" from Minnale (2001), "Sandhippoma" in Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003) and "Kannin Maniye" from Gambeeram (2004).[4]
In 2008, the Indian team participated in the WTBA World Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok[5] and the Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Belfast.[6]
Mr. Rajmohan Palaniappan, first Indian to score a perfect game (300) in 40th Singapore Open in the Year 2007 ...
Total medals won by Indian Bowlers in Major tournaments[edit | edit source]
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Championships | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
1) Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2002
Mr. Shaik Abdu Hameed won 3 medals in this event… 1) Gold Medal in Men’s Singles 2) Silver Medal in All Events 3) Gold Medal in Masters
2) Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2011
1) Bronze Medal for Mixed Team (2 Men & 2 Women) (Tamil Nadu Bowler Mr. Shabbir Dhankot was one of the team members)
Other Major Medals for India from Tenpin Bowling Championships
1) Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2015
1) Silver Medal for Men’s Singles (Tamil Nadu Bowler Mr. Shabbir Dhankot got the second medal for India)
2) Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships – 2016
1) Silver Medal for Men’s Singles (Mr. Akash Kumar, Karnatak Bowler)
3) Asian Indore & Martial Arts Games – 2017
1)Bronze Medal for Doubles (Mr. Shabbir Dhankot, Tamil Nadu & Mr. Dhruv Sarad, Delhi)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Shrivathsa Sridhar (5 December 2011). "Tenpin bowling is right up her alley". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Business Standard (23 July 2011). "Bowled over". Business Standard India. Business-standard.com. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Set up a Ten-Pin Bowling Center! Start enjoying game & money!". Ten-pinbowling.com. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ↑ "It's snow'bowling' now!". 19 July 2017.
- ↑ "Six-member Indian tenpin bowling team named". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 19 August 2008. Archived from the original on 21 August 2008.
- ↑ http://www.bowlingdigital.com/bowl/node/4869
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