Top-class bowling action at National Disability Bowls

The National Disability Bowls Tournament, hosted by Ekurhuleni Bowls (EKB), was played from June 15 to 22 at the Delville Germiston and Boksburg bowling clubs.

With a rich history spanning 55 years, the event attracted 50 physically challenged and 36 visually impaired bowlers from across the country to bowl for gold.

Owen James from the EKB executive committee and the convenor of the tournament said this year’s tournament was a thrilling one for him as it was a true reflection of the South Africa we live in today, a rainbow nation.

“We have men and women from different backgrounds competing on an even playing field,” he said.

“This tournament not only unearths the best bowlers on the greens, but it’s an opportunity for the athletes to socialise with their peers and enjoy the outdoors.”

The tournament kicked off with pairs and singles matches being played each day at the two clubs.

Over the seven days, the bowlers played in a round robin, ensuring a total of 14 games were played in the tournament, excluding the semi-finals and finals.

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The finals were held last Saturday in Delville, where a prestigious prize-giving celebrated the following players:

B1 men:

• Gold – Michiel Kruger

• Silver – Johannes Grib

• Bronze – Douw-Brand Steenkamp

B1 women:

• Gold – Tracy Smith

• Silver – Diane du Plessis

• Bronze – Wendy Brymer

B1 Pairs:

• Gold – Tracy Smith and Beppie Summersgill

• Silver – Michiel Kruger and Diane du Plessis

• Bronze – Dereck Carter and Andre Mandes

B2 Singles:

• Gold – Steven Coleman

• Silver – Ellen Labuschagne

• Bronze – Grant van Eyssen

B2 Pairs:

• Gold – Steven Coleman and Ellen Labuschagne

• Silver – Chris van der Merwe and Thomas George

B3 Singles:

• Gold – May Homer

• Silver – Abe Crouse

• Bronze – Keith Orrell

B4 Singles:

• Gold – Roy Peters

• Silver – Salome Morries

• Bronze – Hilton Arnal

B3-B4 Pairs:

• Gold – Kieth Orrall and Hilton Arnal

• Silver – May Homer and Princess Schrouder

• Bronze – Herman Scholtz and Wikus Ackerman

B5-8 Ladies Singles:

• Gold – Desiree Levin

• Silver – Louise Evans

• Bronze – Chrystal Barlow

B5-8 Ladies Pairs:

• Gold – Julie Deferville and Victoria van der Merwe

• Silver – Jill Pierson and Louise Evans

• Bronze – Desiree Levin and Versha Ranjee

B6 Singles:

• Gold – Deon van der Vyver

• Silver – Eddie van der Heiden

• Bronze – Dudley Saunders

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B7 Singles:

• Gold – Gustav van der Merwe

• Silver – Jakes Jacobs

• Bronze – Nico Beetge

B8 Singles:

• Gold – Gareth Rees-Gibbs

• Silver – Wimpie Viljoen

• Bronze – Tobie Botha

B5-8 Pairs:

• Gold – Wimpie Viljoen and Eddie van der Heiden

• Silver – Gustav van der Merwe and Chris Reyneke

• Bronze – Tobie Botha and Nico Beetge.

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