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 celebrated former national bowler from Malaysia, passed away at the age of 76 in Ipoh, Perak, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) mourned her loss, acknowledging her significant contributions to the sport as both an athlete and a coach. Chow's achievements included winning gold in the women's trios at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan, and silver in the doubles.
Throughout her career, she claimed multiple medals, including silver in the women's doubles and trios at the 1989 SEA Games and the singles and doubles at the 1991 SEA Games. In 1993, Chow secured gold in the trios, team event, and all-events titles, along with a silver medal in the singles at the Asian Games in Singapore. After retiring, she dedicated herself to coaching in Perak.
In recognition of her remarkable achievements, Chow was awarded RM5,000 in cash by the MTBC in 2022.
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