13th ASEAN Para Games: Tenpin Bowling in Review

Tenpin bowling at the 13th ASEAN Para Games

The 13th ASEAN Para Games were held in Thailand from 20 to 26 January 2026. Official host reporting located the Games in Nakhon Ratchasima and listed bowling among 19 sports.

Tenpin bowling had a different venue and a slightly shorter program. The Asian Bowling Federation recorded the event at Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl, Esplanade Ratchada, Bangkok, with official practice and the opening on 20 January and competition from 21 to 25 January.

Who took part

Ten national delegations participated in the Games overall. Bowling itself drew seven nations: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

That distinction corrects a common shortcut: participation across the full multi-sport Games does not mean that every delegation entered the bowling competition.

How the bowling competition worked

The official program used seven TPB classes—TPB1, TPB2, TPB3, TPB4, TPB8, TPB9 and TPB10—across men's and women's divisions. It included six-game singles and six-game mixed doubles events.

Singles were scheduled for 21–23 January, followed by mixed doubles on 24–25 January. Official results separate the classes and events rather than treating para bowlers as one uniform category.

What the final results show

Malaysia finished as the overall tenpin bowling champion with six gold, seven silver and one bronze medal. Singapore placed second with two gold, one silver and two bronze; Indonesia and the Philippines each recorded two gold and one bronze.

Thailand finished with one gold, four silver and six bronze medals, while Brunei earned one gold, one silver and one bronze. These are completed-event results, not current rankings.

Accessibility needs context

The range of TPB classes in the official record is a reminder that para bowlers do not all compete under one identical set of functional conditions. Athletes, coaches and venues should consult the current classification and technical rules for the relevant event before making assumptions about equipment or assistance.

For another perspective on inclusive bowling, read our Special Olympics bowling article. It covers a different competition system and should not be used as evidence for ASEAN Para Games eligibility or results.

Keep exploring the 2026 season

The 13th ASEAN Para Games are now part of bowling history. For more coverage from the same season, see our 2026 bowling season overview, and use organizer or governing-body records when checking event facts.