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The Star
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Li Jane's perfect game rings loud and clear as she rolls into finals
PETALING JAYA: National bowler Sin Li Jane (pic) rolled down the first perfect game in the USBC Queens en route to reaching the stepladder finals at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Li Jane continued to shine in the Professional Women Bowling Association (PWBA) tournament when she made it into the last four elimination bracket and will be seeded third in the finals.
The Star
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Li Jane's Triple Crown dream dashed in Las Vegas
PETALING JAYA: National bowler Sin Li Jane's hopes of capturing the Triple Crown were dashed as she settled for second place at the USBC Queens in Las Vegas on Tuesday (May 20). Li Jane came close to achieving the milestone but was cut short by top seed Josie Barnes of the United States as the home favourite won 211-198 at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. The 33-year-old Li Jane had already won the US Women's Open and PWBA Tour Championship last year, and was just one win away from sealing the Triple Crown. It was Li Jane's second runner-up finish at the tournament after also coming in second at the 2016 edition. The reigning PWBA Player of the Year had entered the final after defeating compatriot Nur Hazirah Ramli 235-211 in the semi-finals. Hazirah had a dream run in Las Vegas, sealing her spot in the stepladder finals as the second seed in her first time competing in the United States and debut in the PWBA Tour. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Li Jane vows to bounce back after Triple Crown miss at USBC Queens
KUALA LUMPUR: Sin Li Jane came agonisingly close to completing a historic 'Triple Crown' on the PWBA Tour in the United States but had to settle for second place at the USBC Queens on Tuesday. Li Jane, who had already won the US Women's Open and PWBA Tour Championship last year, was aiming to complete a rare sweep of all three major titles. However, she fell short in the one-game final at the Suncoast Bowling Centre in Las Vegas, losing 211-198 to American top seed Josie Barnes. It was Li Jane's second runner-up finish at the tournament, having also finished second in 2016. Despite the near miss, it was still a proud moment for Malaysian bowling as debutant Nur Hazirah Ramli made it two Malaysians in the top three. Hazirah, the second seed, was defeated 235-211 by Li Jane in the semi-finals. Seeded fourth, Li Jane began her televised title playoff campaign with a narrow 238-236 victory over Colombia's Clara Guerrero, the fifth seed. Li Jane took home a substantial prize purse of US$30,000 (RM128,500) for her efforts, while Hazirah earned US$22,000 (RM94,200). Li Jane was not disheartened with the result. She vowed to bring this strong momentum into the next event. "I'm still proud of what I achieved this week," said Li Jane. "It wasn't to be this time, but there's always another chance. I'll build on this performance and stay focused on having another strong season like 2024." Hazirah, too, remained upbeat, knowing that there's still plenty of opportunities coming up. It's worth noting that Hazirah was playing in the US for the first time, and in her very first start, she nearly accomplished her life-long dream. "It's always been a dream since I was 11 or 12 to become a world and PWBA champion," said Hazirah. "Even though I didn't get the win this time, I'm proud of how far I've come. "It all started with a promise I made to my coach, and every day since, I've worked hard for moments like this. I'm just excited to see where the journey takes me next." The national bowlers, except Hazirah and Nur Syazwani Sahar, will turn their focus to next stop the PWBA Summer Series - the Cleveland Open, BowlTV Open and Rock 'n' Roll Open.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Hazirah shines in Vegas, could face Li Jane for Queens title
KUALA LUMPUR: Debutant Nur Hazirah Ramli is on the brink of a sensational victory at the prestigious USBC Queens as she and compatriot Sin Li Jane stormed into the top five stepladder finals of the PWBA Tour major in Las Vegas yesterday (May 19). Hazirah appeared unfazed in her maiden PWBA Tour appearance. She booked her place in the title match after toppling several Tour heavyweights - including Colombia's Clara Guerrero, American Missy Parkin and Poland's Daria Pajak - during the two-day match play stage at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. Played over a three-game series with total pinfall determining the winner, Hazirah marched to the final from the "Winners Bracket" but narrowly missed out on securing the top seed billing after falling 603–699 to American Josie Barnes. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old is now just two wins away from capturing one of the PWBA's most coveted crowns. "The thought of reaching the final is exciting. After all the years of sweat, tears and miles travelled, it now comes down to (securing) two wins," said Hazirah. "I'm trying my best not to let the moment overwhelm me, but instead to stay present and enjoy it." She is assured of at least a third-place finish which is already a remarkable achievement for her Tour debut. Li Jane, the reigning PWBA Player of the Year, secured the third seed slot by topping a fiercely contested four-way playoff in the "Elimination Bracket" with a scorching 735 series. She outscored Bercier (685), Guerrero (679) and American Elysia Current (641) to stay in the title hunt. In the stepladder format, Guerrero will face Canada's Valerie Bercier in the opening match, with Li Jane awaiting the winner. A victory would set up an all-Malaysian final between Li Jane and Hazirah in the US$60,000 (RM257,000) competition. For Li Jane, this marks her third stepladder finals appearance at the Queens, having finished fifth in 2016 and runner-up in 2019. Li Jane will be aiming to replicate her superb 2024 season, which saw her capture four titles — including two majors, the US Women's Open and the PWBA Tour Championship — en route to being crowned Player of the Year. A USBC Queens triumph would complete her collection of PWBA majors and further cement her legacy. She has already shown signs of solid form this year, having finished sixth at the season-opening Topeka Open in Kansas just two weeks ago - narrowly missing out on a top-five stepladder spot. Several other Malaysians also made it to the top 64 match play stage, marking the strongest national presence at the USBC Queens since 2017. All competed out of their own pockets, as the PWBA Tour is not covered under the national team's annual tournament budget. Among them were reigning World Cup winner Natasha Roslan, Gillian Lim, Nur Syazwani Sahar, Nora Lyana Nastasia Norkamal, and Siti Safiyah Amirah Abdul Rahman. Natasha's run was halted by Li Jane herself, while Gillian fell to Stephanie Casey, Syazwani was stopped by Parkin, Nora lost to Rebecca Hagerman and Siti was defeated by Bercier. Esther Cheah and Alisha Iman Cheong did not advance past the preliminary 15-game roll-off.
The Star
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Li Jane fulfils promise to late grandpa with second home win
PETALING JAYA: For national bowler Sin Li Jane, this year's Malaysian Open was more than just another tournament – it was a promise kept. Li Jane delivered an emotional performance at Sunway Mega Lanes yesterday to lift the women's Masters title and dedicated the victory to her late grandfather who had passed away just days earlier.
