Jason Belmonte wins Euro Challenge

[GeorgeF]

In a championship match between two players who use both hands to swing and bowl the bowling ball, Jason Belmonte of Australia defeated Osku Palermaa, Finland, 256-222, en route to win the Brunswick Euro Challenge at Strike Bowling Club in Thessalonica, Greece, and the 15.000 Euro first-place check. It was the first career title on the European Bowling Tour for the 2004 World Bowling Writers International Player of the Year.

Belmonte, the No. 2 seed, ousted Mubarak Ali Al-Muraikhi, Qatar, in the semi-final, 213-189. The Qatari, who won the first leg of the 2006 Asian Bowling Federation Tour, Feb. 28 on his home field in Doha, won the opening match against 2001 World Games champion Tobias Gäbler, Germany, 214-198.

Palermaa pocketed 8.500 Euro for second, Al-Muraikhi, received 5.500 Euro for third and Gäbler garnered 4.000 Euro for fourth place.

Strike Bowling Club in Thessalonica, Greece
March 10-19, 2006

Championship Round:
1. Jason Belmonte, Australia, 469 (2 games), 15.000 Euro
2. Osku Palermaa, Finland, 222 (1 game), 8.500 Euro
3. Mubarak Ali Al-Muraikhi, Qatar, 403 (2 games), 5.500 Euro
4. Tobias Gäbler, Germany, 198 (1 game), 4.000 Euro

Playoff Results:
First Match: Al-Muraikhi def. Gäbler, 214-198
Second Match: Belmonte def. Al-Muraikhi, 213-189
Championship Match: Belmonte def. Palermaa, 256-222


At todays exchange rate Belmo pickd up a healthy $27000AUS, not bad for a weeks work Nice bowling mate, see you next week

 

[griggsy]

well done belmo man,its awesome to see all your hard work has finally paid off for you and got your first international win of many more in your career.
congrats bud

 

[twenban]

Congratulations to Jason, a great win in a very tough environment. You must be proud Aldo ....

 

[The Reggae]

There's only two words to describe Belmo and they are of course
BLOODY LEGEND

Well done mate

 

[jedi_bowler]

Well done Belmo
Nice $25,000 pay check

Great Work.


Frosty

 

[kay101]

congrats belmo. still taking the world by storm...You have come so far and we know your career still has a long way to go. keep up the good work.

 

[Kyles]

Congratulations Belmo to a job well done! You have worked hard and deserve the win.

Kyles & Lacky

 

[*'TOPHER*]

There's only two words to describe Belmo and they are of course
BLOODY LEGEND
Well done mate

I would totaly agree with you, would have been an interesting match to watch

 

[Taya04]

Way to go Belmo!!! It certainly shows us Junior and Youth bolwers that if you want something bad enough, you'll get it! You just got to keep at it! Hope your going to share your winnings with your fellow Aussie Bowlers Keep it up buddy!

Taya Reggars

 

[GeorgeF]

well done belmo man,its awesome to see all your hard work has finally paid off for you and got your first international win of many more in your career.
congrats bud

Belmo won the Kuwait International last year for $20000US


Kinda proves my point, we have no one up and coming or current that comes close.

 

[emmtee83]

Thats just great, a huge congrats to Belmo for his efforts in the Euro Challenge, simply legendary. i'd love to get some video if anybody has it....?
Cheers, hopefully many many more titles to come.

 

[Street Racer]

congrats jason well done

 

[LiTtLe_PrInCeZz]

Well done Jase. Great bowlin dude keep it up.

Cheers
Felicyti Murphy

 

[Wallbanger1]

absolutely awe inspiring.

 

[Dark Assailant]

ausy ausy ausy, ohi ohi ohi.

 

[xpense]

Great effort Belmo.

Can only wish that events in good old Aus had prizemoney like this on offer.

George any idea's on number of entries & entry fee.

 

[Whasup!]

ENTRY FEE:
The fee for the primary entry is: € 130
(for the 10th till the 15th)
The fee for the primary entry is: € 160
(for the 16th till the 18th)
The fee for each re-entry is: € 100
(for the 10th till the 15th)
The fee for each re-entry is: € 125
(for the 16th till the 18th)
The Desperado squad fee: € 50

I do believe that there were 369 entries and 20 squads

what a magnificent effort from a true master in this sport
congratulations Jason on a fantastic win=D>