Lawn Bowls Excluded from 2025 SEA Games in Thailand
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 30
Lawn bowls, long dominated by Malaysia at the SEA Games level, has been excluded from next year’s edition in Thailand. The decision was made during the SEA Games Federation Council Meeting in Thailand on October 25.
Malaysian Lawn Bowls Federation president Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz expressed disappointment over the decision, noting that Thailand has good facilities, having hosted the Asian Lawn Bowls Championship in Pattaya in March.
"We made every effort to ensure lawn bowls would be included in the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, and it even received support from several other countries. However, when the matter was presented at the meeting on October 25, Thailand stated their decision not to host the event. So, there isn’t much we can do because they are the host country," he said when contacted by Bernama today.
Previously, the Olympic Council of Malaysia had expressed its intention to appeal for the inclusion of lawn bowls in the SEA Games in Thailand after it was not initially listed.
Lawn bowls was last featured at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines, where Malaysia won four gold and two bronze medals out of the six events contested.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why was lawn bowls excluded from the 2025 SEA Games?
A: The decision was made during the SEA Games Federation Council Meeting in Thailand on October 25, with Thailand stating their decision not to host the event.
Q: Why was lawn bowls important to Malaysia?
A: Lawn bowls is a sport at which Malaysia has traditionally performed well, winning numerous medals at the SEA Games.
Q: Can Malaysia still appeal the decision?
A: The Olympic Council of Malaysia had expressed its intention to appeal for the inclusion of lawn bowls in the SEA Games in Thailand, but it is unclear if this will still be pursued.
Q: What is the significance of the 2025 SEA Games for lawn bowls in Malaysia?
A: The 2025 SEA Games would have been a major opportunity for Malaysian lawn bowls athletes to compete and win medals, and their exclusion may have a significant impact on the sport’s development in the country.