Niksa Benguric

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Niksa Benguric
Personal information
NationalitySouth African
Born17 September
South Africa
Sport
SportLawn & indoor bowls
ClubWingate Park BC
Medal record
Representing Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
African States Tournament
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 triples
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 fours
National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 singles

Niksa Benguric is a South African international lawn and indoor bowler.

Bowls career

Benguric came to prominence after becoming the champion of South Africa in 2021. He won the men's singles title at the National Championships, bowling for Wingate Park BC, defeating Bradley Robinson in the final. [1] This qualified him to play in the World Singles Champion of Champions in 2022. [2]

Benguric was selected by the South African national team to represent them at the African States Tournament in June 2023, where he made his international debut. [3] He won the gold medal in the triples and the fours. [4] [5] Also in 2023, Benguric representing Guateng North, won the South African Masters title. [6]

In August 2023, Benguric was selected by the national team again, to represent them at the sport's blue riband event, the 2023 World Bowls Championship. [7] He participated in the men's pairs and the men's fours events. [8] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "2021 BSA Men's Nationals". Western Province Bowls. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Champion of Champions Day Two". Bowls International. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Mile High delights in Windhoek, August 2023 edition". Inside Bowls. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Six of Africa's (bowling) bests". R News. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "New faces as Bowls South Africa names squads". The South African. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Benguric makes it rain gold in Cape Town". The South African. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "COMPETITORS CONFIRMED: WORLD BOWLS OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023". Bowls International. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "Events and Results, World Championships 2023 Gold Coast, Australia". World Bowls. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "SCHEDULE & DRAWS". Bowls Australia. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
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