Former national bowler Shirley Chow dies at 76
The Asian Games gold medallist and 1979 Sportswoman of the Year passed away in Ipoh, Perak, after battling lung cancer.
Shirley Chow, a former national bowler from Malaysia, passed away in Ipoh, Perak, yesterday at the age of 76 after a battle with lung cancer, according to the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC). The organization confirmed her death, expressing that her loss is a significant one for the bowling community. Chow's contributions to the sport as both an athlete and a coach were highly regarded, with the MTBC highlighting her dedication, passion, and commitment to bowling.
She was remembered fondly by the Malaysian bowling fraternity and all those whose lives she touched during her time in the sport.
Chow made her mark on the international stage, claiming gold in the women's trios at the 1994 Asian Games held in Hiroshima, Japan, and silver in the doubles event. Her achievements included winning silver medals at the 1989 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, in the women's doubles with Pearly Chong, and the trios with Chong and Lily Chua.
In 1991, she secured silver in the singles and gold in the doubles alongside Lisa Kwan during the World Games in Manila. In 1993, Chow triumphed in the trios with Shalin Zulkifli and Kwan, secured gold in the team event and the all-events title, and also claimed silver in the singles during the World Games in Singapore.
After retiring from competitive bowling, Chow transitioned to coaching in Perak. In a recent recognition of her accomplishments, the MTBC presented Chow with a RM5,000 cash prize in October last year, honoring her as the Sportswoman of the Year in 1979.
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