LAHORE (The Sports Encounter), March 16, 2012: The Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) Secretary, Ijaz ur Rehman, has said that the Federation is not getting any favours from Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and that is why the game is lagging far behind other sports in the country.

Addressing a press conference here at media center of Pakistan Sports Complex, Ijaz said the PTBF in a short span of time without getting any help from the PSB had achieved a lot but could do better if the PSB helps them.

“The PTBF has so far organised a total of 11 events including, three Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Bowling Championships, six national championships, one PTBF Ranking event and a Premier League event,” Ijaz said.

“We have got a lot of talent in our country but we cannot do anything without the PSB’s support. We play, practice and host tournaments at the mega bowling zone at F-9 Park here, which is also open for general public and that is why our time is very restricted. If the PSB allots us a place where we can establish our own bowling alley then the game can reach to heights in the country,” he added.

Ijaz, however, thanked the PSB, IPC Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani and Secretary IPC Aneesul Hassan Musvi for granting them full affiliation.
The PTBF is also sending two players including Ijaz and Rashid Ali at its own to France for participation in the Brunswick Euro Challenge March 20 to 28. The 4th Shaheed Banazir Bhutto Championship in April here will be telecasted live on Pakistan Television (PTV).                              ....Read Complete Story

ISLAMABAD:  The French embassy, on Tuesday, issued visas to Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation’s team for participation in Brunswick Euro Challenge 2012.

The Tenpin Bowling Team PAKISTAN includes Ijaz Ur Rehman from Islamabad and Rashid Ali from Sindh.

The PTBF General Secretary, Ijaz said in a statement issued here, “No doubt because of having well-conditioned bowling alleys and better playing opportunities European teams keeps a lot of top ranked players and our competition would be very tough there”.

He added, “But our preparation for this event is up to the mark and we hope that we will show our best and bring laurels for our beloved country Pakistan”.

KARACHI- 07, March: Tenpin Bowling Team Pakistan will participate in the Brunswick EURO Challenge 2012 Bowling Championship being held in France. The event is scheduled on 20th March to 28th March 2012. Mr. Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui, Secretory Sports & Youth Affairs, Mr. Aleem Agha (Vice President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation & SVP of Sindh Tenpin Bowling Association)  Mr. Amin Nasir (Vice President, STBA)  and Romis Ali  (Joint Secretary of PTBF &  Gen. Secy. of STBA), said in joint statement addressing the Media on Wednesday.

451 players, from 38 countries - Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela and the host country France - have registered for the event.

Pakistani players are much talented and have the potential to play at international level and may well enlighten the name of our beloved country in the world. Said Aleem Agha

The Healthy Sport Game of Tenpin Bowling is gaining huge popularity in Pakistan, and we feel proud that two Pakistani players (One from Sindh & one from Islamabad) are venturing to take part in Euro Challenge 2012 Bowling Championship and bring a name for Pakistan officiated players .We are working towards grooming of our talented players based on Ranking results and will encourage them to represent Pakistan in such International events in future. Said Amin Nasir

Ijaz ur Rehman

Romis Ali further stated that Tenpin Bowling Team Pakistan is participating in Brunswick Euro Challenge 2012 Bowling Championship First time in the history & this is the outcome of Federations’ efforts and struggles. The tour is being finance and Supported by Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation. He further expressed that not only Federation enlighten the name of our country at international level but will also wave Pakistani Flag in year 2012 at Europe.

Rashid Ali

Team Pakistan comprises of Top seeded Rashid Ali, from Sindh is the National Champion & Gold Medalist of 3rd Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Tenpin Bowling Championship 2011 and Ijaz ur Rehman from Islamabad, has played World Cup in Malaysia in 2010 & 21^st Asian Tenpin Bowling Championship 2011 in Abu Dhabi and the selection is made purely on merit basis & players who are physically fit and displayed best performances.

Romis; stated that both the players are currently undergoing training at their home towns, but would be put in a camp along with the senior players at the bowling alley located in F/11, Islamabad, on March 9, 2012

He further added that this is also a good opportunity for the bowlers to gauge themselves at international platform and increase their Ranking thus enabling them to have ample exposure and interaction with international players. It will help to motivate other bowlers to perform well at domestic  events to qualify for international events on merits.