Adrian Ang

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Adrian Ang
Personal information
Full nameAdrian Ang Hsien Loong
Born (1988-07-16) 16 July 1988 (age 34)
Penang, Malaysia
Sport
Sport Bowling
Medal record
Representing Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Men's Bowling
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou Doubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou Team of 5
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Incheon Team of 5
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Jakarta Doubles
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Jakarta Trios
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Jakarta Team of 5
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Singapore Team of 5
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Kuala Lumpur Singles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Kuala Lumpur Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Jakarta Singles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Singapore Masters

Adrian Ang Hsien Loong is a Malaysian ten-pin bowler. He was born on 16 July 1988 in Penang. He bowls right handed with a 15lbs ball. [1]

Career

He finished in 17th position of the combined rankings at the 2006 QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup. Amongst other successes, he won the Malaysian Open in 2010 as well as the Singapore Open in 2013. [2] [3] He has won major tournaments such as SEA Games, Asian Games, Asian Youth, etc.

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References

  1. "Adrian Ang" (PDF). Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  2. Shamsul Fitri (19 May 2010). "Elite bowlers must shine in Singapore Open to make Asiad team". The Star (Malaysia) . Star Publications. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
  3. "Adrian Ang" (PDF). Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress. Retrieved 1 April 2015.