Akaash Ashok Kumar Retains Karnataka State Tenpin Bowling Title

Akaash secured the title with a two-game aggregate of 406–339, scoring 205 in the opening game and 201 in the second. Antony managed 160 and 179, respectively.

Akaash had earlier defeated fourth seed Sathish A V by 417–312, a margin of 105 pins, in the first knockout match to enter the final.

Antony booked his place in the title clash by overcoming Vijay Punjabi 326–276 in the second knockout match.

Akaash also won the special prizes for the highest average in six-game blocks with 192.90 and the highest average across 18 games with 185.00.

Allen Richards recorded the maximum number of scores above 225, with two, while Preemal J secured the highest average in 12 games in the women’s category with 161.67.

The final standings were Akaash Ashok Kumar first, Antony R second, Sathish A V third and Vijay Punjabi fourth.