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The Star
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Jane in the right lane
PETALING JAYA: The Triple Crown was not Sin Li Jane's to wear just yet, but the national bowler remained upbeat after settling for second place at the USBC Queens on Tuesday. The 33-year-old was just one win away from capturing one of bowling's rarest achievements, but her efforts were cut short by American top seed Josie Barnes as the home favourite won 211-198 at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
National bowler Sin Li Jane just misses third PWBA title in Vegas thriller
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — National bowler Sin Li Jane fell just short of capturing her third career title on the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour in the United States, finishing runner-up at the 2025 USBC Queens on Tuesday (May 20). The 33-year-old was edged out by top seed and home favourite Josie Barnes, who prevailed 211-198 in the stepladder final held at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. 'I'm proud of what I've accomplished in Queens. Been saving lots of the matches till the last frame, it was a tough field to be at. 'By making to the finals (top 5) is already a major achievement,' she shared in a post reposted by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress today. This marks Li Jane's second runner-up finish at the prestigious event, with her previous final appearance dating back to 2016. The 2024 PWBA Player of the Year had won the US Women's Open and the PWBA Tour Championship last year, reinforcing her reputation as one of the sport's elite. — Bernama
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.
