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Hong Kong lawn bowlers out to make it another Classic as they defend three out of four titles

Last year, the city enjoyed one of its greatest days in local lawn bowls history, winning the men’s and women’s singles and women’s pairs competition at the International Classic

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Hong Kong's Jordi Lo and Dorothy Yu were men’s and women’s singles champions at last year’s Classic. But they have their work cut out this year. Photos: SCMP Pictures

Buoyed by last year’s sensational performances in which the home team bagged three out of the four titles at stake, local bowlers will be out for more glory in the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic, starting this weekend.

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Jordi Lo Tsz-yuen and Dorothy Yu Kin-shan snared the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively on a glorious day 12 months ago and there was more success in women’s pairs competition, where Hong Kong youth members Vivian Yip Wai-tak and Amy Choi Ging-yi stole the show with a surprise title victory.

Lo, who became the first local bowler to win the Classic men’s singles since Noel Kennedy achieved the feat in 1994, said Hong Kong have made an indelible mark in the tournament – more than any other time in the 30-plus year-old competition.

“Hong Kong bowlers have come a long way during the past few years,” said Lo, who defends his title at the Hong Kong Football Club today.

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“Before we were competing in the Classic for fun and trying to enjoy ourselves, but now we have become strong contenders in all competitions. This is the biggest change. We have the can-do spirit and although it will be hard to match last year’s feat, we will be competitive on all fronts, there’s no doubt about that.”

Lo will again face strong competition as he attempts to retain the title he won last year as a massive underdog.

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