{"id":209827,"date":"2019-07-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/209827\/top-class-bowling-action-at-national-disability-bowls\/"},"modified":"2019-07-03T15:44:20","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T13:44:20","slug":"top-class-bowling-action-at-national-disability-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/07\/04\/top-class-bowling-action-at-national-disability-bowls\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-class bowling action at National Disability Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>

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Owen James from the EKB executive committee and the convenor of the tournament said this year\u2019s tournament was a thrilling one for him as it was a true reflection of the South Africa we live in today, a rainbow nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have men and women from different backgrounds competing on an even playing field,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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\u201cThis tournament not only unearths the best bowlers on the greens, but it\u2019s an opportunity for the athletes to socialise with their peers and enjoy the outdoors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tournament kicked off with pairs and singles matches being played each day at the two clubs.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Eddie van der Heiden from Mafikeng Bowling Club in action at the National Disability Bowls Tournament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The finals were held last Saturday in Delville, where a prestigious prize-giving celebrated the following players:<\/p>\n

B1 men:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold – Michiel Kruger<\/p>\n

\u2022 Silver – Johannes Grib<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bronze – Douw-Brand Steenkamp<\/p>\n

B1 women:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold – Tracy Smith<\/p>\n

\u2022 Silver – Diane du Plessis<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bronze – Wendy Brymer<\/p>\n

B1 Pairs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold – Tracy Smith and Beppie Summersgill<\/p>\n

\u2022 Silver – Michiel Kruger and Diane du Plessis<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bronze – Dereck Carter and Andre Mandes<\/p>\n

B2 Singles:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold – Steven Coleman<\/p>\n

\u2022 Silver – Ellen Labuschagne<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bronze – Grant van Eyssen<\/p>\n

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Dumani Shezi (director) and David Mpungose (player) from KwaZulu-Natal took to the greens at the Delville Germiston Bowling Club to compete in the National Disability Bowls Tournament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

B2 Pairs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold – Steven Coleman and Ellen Labuschagne<\/p>\n

\u2022 Silver – Chris van der Merwe and Thomas George<\/p>\n

B3 Singles:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold – May Homer<\/p>\n

\u2022 Silver – Abe Crouse<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bronze – Keith Orrell<\/p>\n

B4 Singles:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold – Roy Peters<\/p>\n

\u2022 Silver – Salome Morries<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bronze – Hilton Arnal<\/p>\n

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