Bowling: Singapore's Iliya Syamim strikes perfect game at IBF Super World C'ships

Iliya Syamim finished the first round with a total pinfall of 1,205 and is currently third in the standings. PHOTO: ILIYASYAMIM/INSTAGRAM

SINGAPORE - National kegler Iliya Syamim hit a perfect game of 300 in the first round of the Nov 6-15 International Bowling Federation Super World Championships women's singles qualification event on Saturday (Nov 6).

The 21-year-old, who is making her tournament debut, finished the first round at the Dubai International Bowling Centre with a five-game total of 1,205 pinfalls and is currently fourth in the standings.

Compatriot Cherie Tan is fifth after scoring a total of 1,204 pinfalls, while teammates Shayna Ng (1,139) and New Hui Fen (1,116) are 11th and 16th respectively.

The second and last round of the women's singles qualification event will take place on Monday, with the top 32 athletes advancing to the next stage of the competition.

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