1st Malaysian Para Interstate

Selangor emerged as the overall champion at the inaugural 1st Malaysian Para Interstate Bowling Championships 2026 after collecting eight gold, four silver and four bronze medals to finish with an impressive total of 16 medals.

The championship brought together para bowlers representing their respective states, marking an important step in providing a competitive platform for para bowling athletes at the national level.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Tournament Director Mr. Steven Teng and MTBC Secreatary General , Mr. Maradona Chok, representatives of the participating contingents and athletes.

The ceremony began with the national anthem, Negaraku, followed by the march-in of the participating athletes representing their respective states. This was followed by the oath-taking ceremony, where an athlete representative took the pledge on behalf of all competitors, followed by the lane marshal's oath to uphold fairness and integrity throughout the competition.

In his address, MTBC Secretary General Mr Maradona Chok welcomed all participating contingents and highlighted the importance of providing more opportunities for para bowlers to compete and develop their abilities. The championship also reflected MTBC's continued efforts to strengthen the development of para bowling and provide athletes with greater exposure through organised national competitions.

The championship was officially declared open by – Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) Secretary General, Mr Maradona Chok.

The competition featured various classification categories, with athletes competing in the Singles and Doubles events. The championships provided an opportunity for para bowlers from different states to showcase their abilities while representing their respective contingents.

At the conclusion of the competition, Selangor topped the medal standings with eight gold, four silver and four bronze medals.

Pulau Pinang finished second with three gold, one silver and two bronze medals, while Sabah secured third place with two gold, one silver and one bronze.

Melaka finished with six medals, comprising one gold, three silver and two bronze, while Kedah collected five medals with one gold, three silver and one bronze. Pahang followed with one gold, two silver and one bronze.

Johor and Sarawak each secured one gold medal, with Johor adding one silver to its tally. Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur collected three silver and two bronze medals, while Perak and Terengganu each finished with one bronze medal. Negeri Sembilan also took part in the championship.

The inaugural edition of the Malaysian Para Interstate Bowling Championships marked another milestone for Malaysian bowling, providing a dedicated platform for para athletes to compete at state level and further encouraging the growth of para bowling nationwide.

MTBC extends its appreciation to all participating state associations, athletes, coaches, officials and organising personnel for their contributions towards the successful staging of the inaugural championship.

The Congress looks forward to building on this initiative and continuing to provide opportunities for para bowlers to participate and compete at the national level.