DURBAN Bowling Club was abuzz on Saturday, January 7 as the annual Port Natal Novice Singles Championships were underway. Speaking to Berea Mail, Durban Bowling Club chairperson Abdul Ahmad said 144 participants took part in the first round of the tournament in the men’s and ladies’ singles.
“It’s a knock-out system; it’s very competitive, so you have to bring your A-game from the start,” added Ahmad.
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The winner of the first round will be going through to the second and third rounds in the lead-up to the finals. While the tournament began at Durban Bowling Club, it continues for the next three to five weeks at various venues.
“We are so happy to see so many newcomers. We requested for two other clubs to assist us – Parkhill Bowling Club and Collegians Bowling Club – and we are very grateful to them for their assistance,” said Ahmad.
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Durban Bowling Club newcomer Alex Hadebe was among those who went through to the second round.
“I started playing bowls around four months ago. I work here as a greens-keeper. I started watching bowls members playing and fell in love with the game when I was working and watching them. It’s a relaxing game. It is a less physical game. You have to use your mind,” he said.
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