<p /><p /><p /><p /><p>KUALA LUMPUR: Former national bowler Shirley Chow, Malaysia’s 1979 Sportswoman of the Year and an Asian Games gold medallist who later nurtured young talents as a coach, died on Sunday in Ipoh following an illness.
Key takeaways
Shirley Chow, Malaysian bowling legend and 1979 Sportswoman of the Year, died in Ipoh after an illness, leaving a legacy in the sport.
- Shirley Chow was a 1979 Sportswoman of the Year and Asian Games gold medallist.
- She won multiple medals in trios, doubles, and team events across various competitions.
- She later coached young talents and was remembered for her dedication to bowling.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Former national bowler Shirley Chow, Malaysia's 1979 Sportswoman of the Year and an Asian Games gold medallist who later nurtured young talents as a coach, died on Sunday in Ipoh following an illness.
The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) confirmed her passing in a social media statement, describing her death as a great loss to the bowling community.
"Her dedication, passion, and commitment to bowling will be fondly remembered by the Malaysian bowling fraternity and all those whose lives she touched throughout her journey in the sport," it said.
Shirley's achievements included the women's trios gold at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games, where she partnered Lydia Kwah and Shalin Zulkifli.
