Shot for lawn bowls as M'sia host World Cup
PETALING JAYA: It has been a month to cherish for the Malaysia Lawn Bowls Federation (MLBF).
Not only will the national team be rewarded for their recent triumph at the Asian Championships, but Malaysia are also set to host the World Cup for the first time this November.
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