. In the process, he became the youngest player to record the feat, achieved on his debut. In March, the 19-year-old became the youngest club singles champion when he emerged victorious during Orapa's Singles Championships. Last week, he went one better when he was crowned the Botswana Bowling Association (BAA) premier competition, the National Championship's singles winner. In the process, he has booked a ticket to represent the country at the World Bowls Singles Champion of Champions to be held in New South Wales, Australia next year. "I honestly, feel amazed. I am really thrilled that I got to fulfil one of my greatest dreams and having done it on my first appearance is unbelievable. I am just thankful that I was given this opportunity to prove myself and make my family proud," Junior Nyoka said.
His coach and father, Edwin Nyoka was ecstatic with his son's latest achievement. "I am over the moon with happiness. I cannot find suitable words to define my happiness. He has not only won the national championship, but has broken the record by being the youngest-ever champion at the first attempt," Nyoka said. "Considering the fact he started learning the basics less than two years back makes it even a bigger achievement. It will really be a tall order for this record to be broken. My wish is for him to make an impression when he plays at the World Champion of Champions and perhaps get some international recognition to open up for more opportunities," the father said.
