| Bowling at the 2005 West Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Qatar Bowling Center |
| Date | 4–9 December 2005 |
Bowling took place for the men's and women's individual, doubles, trios, and team events at the 2005 West Asian Games in Doha, Qatar from December 4 to December 9. All events were held at the Qatar Bowling Center.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Qatar (QAT) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 |  United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Kuwait (KUW) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 |  Bahrain (BRN) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | |
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