Australia’s Jason Belmonte (Belmo) is BJI’s PERSON OF THE YEAR for 2009.
Bowling’s ‘bible’, Bowlers Journal International, announced this prestigious award in its latest issue.
"BJI’s editors chose to honor a person who is working to have a positive impact on bowling not only in the United States, but around the world – and on several different levels ….the ‘two-handed’ bowling sensation from Down Under, Jason Belmonte of Orange, New South Wales," the article reads.
Author Bob Johnson chronicles Belmo’s numerous media appearances on behalf of bowling including NBC’s "Today" show, ABC’s "Good Morning America", "Fox & Friends", The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Denver Post, Boston Globe, and various ESPN platforms including ESPN.com, "E-60" and ESPN The Magazine.
The 2009 PBA Rookie of the Year attracts media attention wherever he goes. One of the most successful and popular competitors on the European tour, Belmo also has a huge fan base in Asia, particularly in bowling’s strongholds of the Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. At home, his regular appearances in the Australian media have elevated the profile of the sport to a level not seen since the iconic Cara Honeychurch won three Gold medals in Bowling at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
But as Johnson explains, "Belmonte has become a star not only because he can win against the greatest bowlers in the world, and not only because of his impossible-to-ignore delivery, but also because of his personality".
For a glimpse of this personality, Belmo’s unique ‘footy-pass’ style and the excitement that Bowling offers tune into ESPN in Australia at 3.30 pm on Saturday, 13 February for the PBA Chris Paul Invitational – 1½ hours of entertaining bowling featuring Belmo and his PBA colleagues fiercely competing with NBA superstar Chris Paul and his pals from the New Orleans Hornets at a celebrity bowling fundraiser in Louisiana. (Check the FOXTEL TV GUIDE at http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/tv-guide/default.htm for local transmission times).
Latest information on Belmo’s bowling career and tournament schedule can be found at www.jasonbelmonte.com
Bowling’s ‘bible’, Bowlers Journal International, announced this prestigious award in its latest issue.
"BJI’s editors chose to honor a person who is working to have a positive impact on bowling not only in the United States, but around the world – and on several different levels ….the ‘two-handed’ bowling sensation from Down Under, Jason Belmonte of Orange, New South Wales," the article reads.
Author Bob Johnson chronicles Belmo’s numerous media appearances on behalf of bowling including NBC’s "Today" show, ABC’s "Good Morning America", "Fox & Friends", The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Denver Post, Boston Globe, and various ESPN platforms including ESPN.com, "E-60" and ESPN The Magazine.
The 2009 PBA Rookie of the Year attracts media attention wherever he goes. One of the most successful and popular competitors on the European tour, Belmo also has a huge fan base in Asia, particularly in bowling’s strongholds of the Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. At home, his regular appearances in the Australian media have elevated the profile of the sport to a level not seen since the iconic Cara Honeychurch won three Gold medals in Bowling at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
But as Johnson explains, "Belmonte has become a star not only because he can win against the greatest bowlers in the world, and not only because of his impossible-to-ignore delivery, but also because of his personality".
For a glimpse of this personality, Belmo’s unique ‘footy-pass’ style and the excitement that Bowling offers tune into ESPN in Australia at 3.30 pm on Saturday, 13 February for the PBA Chris Paul Invitational – 1½ hours of entertaining bowling featuring Belmo and his PBA colleagues fiercely competing with NBA superstar Chris Paul and his pals from the New Orleans Hornets at a celebrity bowling fundraiser in Louisiana. (Check the FOXTEL TV GUIDE at http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/tv-guide/default.htm for local transmission times).
Latest information on Belmo’s bowling career and tournament schedule can be found at www.jasonbelmonte.com
