| Bowling at the 1986 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Dong Seoul Grand Bowling Center |
| Dates | 26 September – 1 October 1986 |
Bowling took place for the men's and women's individual, doubles, trios, and team events at the 1986 Asian Games in Dong Seoul Grand Bowling Center, Seoul, South Korea from September 26 to October 1.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Japan (JPN) | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| 2 |  Philippines (PHI) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  South Korea (KOR) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Thailand (THA) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 |  Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Malaysia (MAL) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 |  Singapore (SIN) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Indonesia (INA) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | |
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