Doha, November 10 (QNA) - The Qatar Bowling Federation will host the 28th Asian Bowling Championships from Wednesday through November 23, featuring 168 players, including 108 men and 60 women, from 18 Asian countries.

Qatar will field six players: Jassim Mohammed Al Muraikhi, Mohammed Hamad Al Muraikhi, Bader Khalid Al Sada, Talal Ali Al Marri, Musaed Mohammed Al Muraikhi and Abdullah Mohammed Al Dosari. The team will be coached by Pedro Luis Mirani, assisted by Khalifa Ali Al Kubaisi.

The participating teams include China, Hong Kong, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, the UAE and Uzbekistan, alongside hosts Qatar.

The competition will feature singles, doubles, trios, team and Masters events for both men and women.

The official opening ceremony will take place Thursday evening, with the first competitions scheduled for Friday.

The championships will conclude on November 22 with the Masters finals and step-ladder events, followed by the medal ceremonies.

Qatar Bowling Federation President Abdullah Sultan Al Qattan said the federation had completed preparations to host the continental event, which is expected to attract senior officials from the Asian and international bowling federations, including President of the International, Asian and Kuwait Bowling Federations Sheikh Talal Mohammed Al Sabah. (QNA)