Jumapao triumphs in int'l bowlfest

CEBU, Philippines – Cebuano Jomar Jumapao added feathers on his cap after bagging the champion’s trophy in the 38th Philippine International Open at Robinson's Place in Malate, Manila yesterday.

Jumapao of BTA-Prima toppled a total of 2,257 pins to snatch the masters crown in the boys division.

Jumapao, who averaged 225.7 pins in the 10-game finals, beat Singapore ’s Jaris Goh, while another Pinoy under TBAM-Prima Jayson Tubid landed third with 2,065 pins.      

Just last month, Jumapao won a gold and a bronze in the Asian Schools Championships in Hong Kong.

On the other hand, another Cebu bet in Kim Lao settled for bronze behind teammate Mades Arles in the girls bracket.

Lao posted 2,084 pinfalls, while Alexis Sy wound up eighth with 1,890. – Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (THE FREEMAN)