Helena Jamal won two gold medals at the 25th Asian Junior Championships 2026 in Jakarta. She took the girls' doubles with Nur Syahira Amani Abdullah and then topped the girls' All Events. Malaysia's girls also won team silver, finishing with two gold and one silver at the event, which ran from 21 to 30 August.
Doubles gold with a strong finish
Helena and Nur Syahira Amani totalled 2,304 pins over six games. That was 37 clear of Hong Kong's Tavia Wong Tsz Ching and Law Wai Ching on 2,267. Singapore's Rachel Foo Shi Ern and Shannon Lee Hyi En took bronze with 2,263.
The Malaysians came from behind. A 394 in the fifth game lifted them to second, the ABF report said. Then they finished with a combined 426 in the last game to win the title.
Asian Junior Championships 2026 results for Malaysia
| Event | Result | Bowlers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls' doubles | Gold | Nur Syahira Amani Abdullah, Helena Jamal | 2,304 |
| Girls' All Events | Gold | Helena Jamal | 2,469 |
| Girls' team of four | Silver | Khaira Nur Aleesya, Ayra Deliza Mohd Kamarul Azizi, Nur Syahira Amani, Helena Jamal | 4,433 |
| Boys' team of four | 4th | Malaysia | 4,953 |
In the team event, Singapore A won with 4,515, so Malaysia's girls were 82 pins short of gold. Meanwhile, the boys just missed the podium. Singapore B took bronze on 4,962, only nine pins ahead of Malaysia.
Who won the rest
Singapore were overall champions with three gold, two silver and two bronze. In the Masters, Hong Kong's Jovi Ma Ka Yin beat Royce Wayne Padua of the Philippines for the boys' title. For the girls, Kuwait's Sharifa Askander edged Singapore's Nura Salsabila Zulkifli 372-362.
What it means for Malaysian bowling
The result shows depth behind the senior squad. Just weeks earlier, a different group of young Malaysians won two golds at the World Youth Championships in Kuching. So the pathway looks healthy heading into the 2027 SEA Games, which Malaysia will host.
Next up for juniors is the 26th Asian Junior Championships in Macau in mid-2027. Closer to home, the MILO Storm U22 International Junior All-Stars runs in Petaling Jaya in December. Find dates on our competitions calendar, read more Malaysian bowling news, or meet the national players on the athletes page.
Frequently asked questions
What did Helena Jamal win at the Asian Junior Championships 2026?
Two golds: girls' doubles with Nur Syahira Amani Abdullah, and girls' All Events with 2,469. She also won team silver with Malaysia's girls.
Who were the overall champions in Jakarta?
Singapore, with three gold, two silver and two bronze. Malaysia's girls finished with two gold and one silver.
Who won the Masters titles?
Jovi Ma Ka Yin of Hong Kong won the boys' Masters and Sharifa Askander of Kuwait won the girls' Masters, beating Singapore's Nura Salsabila Zulkifli 372-362.
When are the next Asian Junior Championships?
The 26th edition is on the ABF 2027 calendar for Macau, from 24 June to 3 July 2027.
