Back to back win for Ballina Bowler Blake Walsh

Blake comes with a distinctive bowling pedigree – his mother, father and uncle have all under the auspices of the Commonwealth Games NSW Athlete Grant Program. “These and the Commonwealth Games Federation and while not currently part of the program

• Back to back 2021 & 2022 champion and this year’s runner-up of Queensland Junior

• Recipient of 2023 Commonwealth Games NSW Division Award (Certifcate attached)

• 2023 champion of 2023 Sydney Junior Cup held at Tenpin City Bowl mid-May

• Recently chosen as part of team (4 male and 4 female) for 21st Asian Youth Championships in Bangkok – 4-12 July (abf-online.org/results/ ayc2023.htm) in the 21st Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships.

Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) is thrilled to announce the offcial selection of the team that will proudly represent Australia at the 21st Asian Youth Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.

The following bowlers have been selected to represent Australia:

Female Team

• Ellieh Bowman

• Hannah Clark

• Samantha Clifton

• Emily Hart

Male Team

• Ryan Chi

• Luke Doyle

• Jordan Harrold

• Blake Walsh

Offcials

• Head Coach – Geoff Bowness

• Assistant Coach –Peter Finitsis

• Team Manager –Roselee Oakley

Player Profile Blake Walsh

Posted on 25th August 2022 0 successfully represented Australia. He won the Australian Junior Restricted Masters in 2015 at the age of nine and continues to post impressive results in Open events that transcend his age. His selection as part of the Australian Youth Team, although still a Junior (under 18 yo) competitor in the sport, is further evidence of his outstanding achievements.

40 young athletes have demonstrated tremendous ability in their respective sport pathways,” CGNSW CEO Peter Tate said when announcing the awards. “I have no doubt many will be chosen to represent Australia in future Commonwealth Games.” for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Victoria in 2026 it aims to be added to this and included in future Commonwealth Games programs.)