Bowling is becoming more popular in Ukraine, with new bowling centers on the drawing boards and the country's middle-class taking to the game.
The sport got a boost May 18-21 when bowlers from 24 nations arrived in Kyiv to compete in the Gold European Cup at Vitamin Bowling Club.
A Ukrainian bowler, 16-year-old Olexandr Kalika of Odessa, won the gold medal in the men's division. He credited his British coach, Brian Michel, with the win. Michael has coached Ukraine's national bowling team since 2002. Analysts say Kalika has a future as a professional bowler, a sentiment echoed by his coach.
"I think Sasha deserved to be the champion," he said. "He was the best bowler here. We are looking forward to him competing and winning at a higher level."
Willard News Service
Willard News Service, an online daily news service, has announced a special subscription offer. Existing subscribers and new subscribers before August 31, 2004 will receive the daily news for an annual price in hryvnia equivalent to $195.00 (exclusive of VAT), a savings of approximately 67%. The price will also include a subscription to the online edition of The Ukrainian Observer magazine (the "UOO"). The UOO contains all the contents of the print edition of The Ukrainian Observer plus daily additions, which includes information on events in Ukraine, entertainment venues, art, music and cultural affairs, festivals, restaurant revues and other happenings around and about Kyiv and Ukraine. The UOO also features an archive of articles featured in prior issues of the UO.
The Ukrainian Observer Magazine
For the convenience of Ukrainian residents only. The UO announces a special, but continuing, subscription offer. For the annual price in hryvnia equivalent to $25.00 (inclusive of VAT and postage costs) the UO will be delivered to a subscriber's mailing address.
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The UO will continue to be offered for free on major airlines, at a limited number of restaurant and hotel venues, and to certain schools and academic institutions for educational purposes. In addition, beginning in June, the UO will be available for purchase at certain kiosks and other outlets throughout Ukraine.
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