Arabian superstar Ahmed Shaheen of Qatarand England's Kirsten Penny walked away the winner in the 4th Sinai International Open in Cairo, Egypt. Shaheen took advantage of Tim Mack's mishap, a 2-10 split in the tenth frame, to steal the men's title and $7,000 with a 226-225 victory. In an all-European affair, tournament leader Penny defeated Swede Linda Haglund 233-212 to win the ladies' division and $4,000.
4th Sinai International Open 2002 - Men's Division
International Bowling Center in Cairo, Egypt
April 20-27, 2002
Men's championship round:
1. Ahmed Shaheen, Qatar, 454 (2 games), $7,000
2. Tim Mack, United States, 225 (1 game), $4,000
3. Saaed Al-Hajri, Qatar, 198 (1 game), $3,000
4. Ben Heng, Malaysia, 206 (1 game), $2,000
Playoff results:
First match: Al-Hajri def. Heng, 237-206
Second match: Shaheen def. Al-Hajri, 228-198
Championship match: Shaheen def. Mack, 226-225.
International Bowling Center in Cairo, Egypt
April 20-27, 2002
Women's championship round:
1. Kirsten Penny, England, 233 (1 game), $4,000
2. Linda Haglund, Sweden, 675 (3 games), $4,000
3. Choy Poy Lai, Malaysia, 216 (1 game), $3,000
4. Lisa John, England, 204 (1 game), $1,000
Playoff results:
First match: Haglund def. John, 238-204
Second match: Haglund def. Choy, 225-216
Championship match: Penny def. Haglund, 233-212.