HOT shot's Izzat Shameer Dzulkepli and Emma Firyana Saroji of Malaysia are on a roll.
BOTH are riding high after two days of competition in the '7 Nations Lawn Bowls Invitation 2026' held at the Juara Indoor Stadium in Bukit Kiara.
Izzat made short work of New Zealand's Shannon Mcllroy (7-5, 12-0) before edging Singapore's Harriman Yuen (4-4, 7-4) in the men's singles.
Emma the 2025 World Cup gold medallist was simply flawless in the women's singles.
She defeated compatriot Ain Nurnajwa (Mas C) - 6-4, 7-4 and Singapore's Janice Tan 7-5, 15-1.
Also in fine form were Hong Kong China's women pairs duo of Cheryl Chan and Helen Cheung.
The two are fresh from their victory in the inaugural World Cup in Kuala Lumpur last December.
Helen and Cheryl defeated the pair from NT Australia Jordin Oehm-Raquel Latyon (5-2, 9-3) and New Zealand's Selina Goddard-Katelyn Inch (7-1, 5-3). ⬛
HOST Malaysia are on course for a clean sweep in the '7 Nations Lawn Bowls Invitation 2026' Championships.
The 2025 World Cup champions have also been assured of spots in the men's and women's singles finals.
The all-Malaysian women semi-final clashes are between two strong contenders - World Cup gold medallist Emma Firyana Saroji and former World No.1 Nor Farah Ain Abdullah, the 2024 World Bowls Indoor Champion.
The other semi-final tie is between surprise package Nayanmoni Saika of India and New Zealand's Tayla Bruce.
The all-Malaysian men's singles semi-finals is between Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple and compatriot Idham Amin.
NT Australia's Daniel Baker will play New Zealand's Shannon Mcilroy in the other semi-final clash.
Hong Kong China's dynamic duo of Cheryl Chan and Helen Cheung will start as favourites in women's pair semi-finals.
The two are fresh from their victory in the inaugural World Cup in Kuala Lumpur last December.
A total of 4 gold medals are offered in the championships - for men and women - singles and pairs events. ⬛