Nadi Sports and Social Club emerged victorious in the first-ever Ladies Business House Bowls Competition held last week. The winning team, comprising Tascheen Stuart, Raijieli Jamieson, Anita Devi, Laisani Sinu, and Shami Devi, clinched the title by defeating Lautoka Wonder Women with a close score of 16-13 in the final match.
The Lautoka Wonder Women team included Bikashni Dass, Dinusha Chandima, Pritika Singh, and Ms. Low, who all put forth a commendable effort during the competition. Shamal Kumar, the secretary of Nadi Sports Club, expressed his pride in this groundbreaking event for women’s bowls in Nadi, emphasizing that this competition not only showcased the spirit of sports but also represented significant progress for women in the sport.
Kumar extended his congratulations to the Nadi Sports Club team for their tenacious win and acknowledged the remarkable sportsmanship demonstrated by all participating teams. He proudly noted that the winners will now join the Nadi Sports Club to establish a dedicated women’s team, which is a major step forward for women in the bowling community.
The competition included various finals, with the results as follows:
– Cup Final: Nadi Sports Club 16 – 13 Lautoka Wonder Women
– Plate Final: Alligators 32 – 4 Fiji Airways
– Bowl Final: Zens Wonder Women 16 – 9 Centrecom
– Shield Final: Tourism Fiji 18 – 8 Wormald Security
The successful organization of this event marked a memorable milestone for women bowlers in the region, fostering a greater sense of community and encouraging female participation in the sport.
This event could help inspire similar competitions in the future, increasing visibility and support for women’s sports.
In summary, the inaugural competition not only crowned a champion but also laid the groundwork for future female participation and growth in the sport of bowls.
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