Natasha Roslan claimed the Women's Singles silver medal as Malaysia returned from the 2026 IBF World Cup with three medals, following the conclusion of the competition in Munich, Germany.

Malaysia finished the championship with one silver and two bronze medals, with both the men's and women's teams reaching the semi-finals of their respective events.

Natasha came close to defending her Women's Singles title after making her way to the final against France's Manon Clément. She booked her place in the final with a 2–0 semi-final victory over Sweden's Nora Johansson, winning 211–157 and 201–192.

The final went down to three games. Natasha lost the opening game 190–231 but bounced back with a 206–147 win to level the match. Clément, however, took the deciding game 204–168 to claim the gold medal, leaving Natasha with silver.

In the Men's Team event, Malaysia's quartet of Muhammad Rafiq Ismail, Timmy Tan, Tun Ameerul Luqman Al Hakim and Ahmad Muaz Mohd Fishol finished with bronze after a 2–3 semi-final defeat to Australia.

Malaysia took the first game 224–192 before Australia levelled the match with a 206–175 win. The Malaysians regained the lead in the third game, winning 217–164, but Australia fought back to take the fourth 195–168.

The deciding game saw Australia pull away with a 275–194 victory to secure its place in the final.

Malaysia's women's team also finished on the podium, taking bronze after losing 2–3 to Singapore in the semi-finals.

The team, made up of Natasha Roslan, Sin Li Jane, Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Nur Hazirah Ramli, found themselves trailing 0–2 after losing the opening games 203–236 and 200–211.

They responded well, taking the third game 259–215 and the fourth 194–180 to force a deciding game. Singapore eventually prevailed 191–174 to advance to the final.

In the Men's Singles, Ahmad Muaz Mohd Fishol recorded the highest qualifying pinfall among the Malaysian men, finishing with 2,391 over 11 games at an average of 217.4. Tun Ameerul Luqman Al Hakim registered 2,219, while Muhammad Rafiq Ismail and Timmy Tan finished with 2,125 and 2,101 respectively.

Malaysia's women's singles challenge was led by Natasha, who also faced teammate Sin Li Jane in the Round of 16. Natasha won the all-Malaysian encounter 2–0, with games of 258–178 and 203–195, before continuing her run to the final. Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee also reached the Round of 16.

The 2026 IBF World Cup was held from 12 to 21 October at Max Munich Bowling in Germany.

Team Malaysia's three-medal finish in Munich adds another international podium achievement to the country's bowling record.

The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress congratulates all athletes, coaches and team officials who represented Malaysia at the championship.