Rafiq completes championship hat-trick at KLIO 2026

Malaysian bowler Muhammad Rafiq Ismail continues his winning streak, securing the title at the Kuala Lumpur International Open Bowling Championship 2026. This victory marks his third consecutive championship win this month, following his triumphs at the Malaysian Open and Singapore Open.

The hat-trick of titles not only highlights Rafiq's exceptional form but also reinforces his status as Malaysia's top-ranked bowler. His consistent performance signals he is at the peak of his abilities heading into several key tournaments later this year.

Rafiq described the achievement of winning three tournaments in a row as one of the most meaningful moments of his bowling career. He acknowledged that maintaining such consistency requires significant effort and the backing of many.

"I am, of course, very happy to have won all three championships I participated in this month," Rafiq stated. "For me, this is one of the sweetest achievements in my career, and I am extremely grateful for the continuous support from my family, wife, MTBC, MSN, ISN, MBPJ, and sponsors."

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I am, of course, very happy to have won all three championships I participated in this month. For me, this is one of the sweetest achievements in my career, and I am extremely grateful for the continuous support from my family, wife, MTBC, MSN, ISN, MBPJ, and sponsors.