Elmer Abatayo Explained

Elmer Metoda Abatayo is a Filipino international lawn bowler.^[2]

Career

Abatayo came to prominence when he won a silver medal at the 2019 SEA Games in Pampanga. Bowling with Christopher Dagpin and Hommer Mercado in the triples event they were defeated into second place by the favourites Malaysia.^{[3] [4]}

In 2023, he won the gold medal (with Rodel Labayo) at the 14th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship in Kuala Lumpur.^[5]

He was selected as part of the team to represent the Philippines at the blue riband event of the sport, the 2023 World Outdoor Bowls Championship.^[6] He competed in the men's pairs and the men's fours events.^{[7] [8]}

Abatayo successfully defended his pairs crown (with Labayo) at the 15th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship, held in Pattaya, Thailand, during March 2024.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Male rankings . World Bowls Series . 20 October 2024.
2. Web site: Masterlist of eligible athletes . PSC.gov . 21 March 2024.
3. News: Villar . Joey . 'You reap what you sow': Heartwarming SEA Games harvest for Philippine lawn bowls squad . 6 December 2019 . The Philippine Star . 4 December 2019.
4. Web site: PH 2019: LawnBowls. PH 2019. 3 December 2019.
5. Web site: PH bags 5 medals in Asian lawn bowls tourney in Malaysia . Philippine News Agency . 13 March 2023.
6. Web site: COMPETITORS CONFIRMED: WORLD BOWLS OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 . Bowls International . 5 June 2023 . 2 September 2023.
7. Web site: Events and Results, World Championships 2023 Gold Coast, Australia . World Bowls . 2 September 2023.
8. Web site: SCHEDULE & DRAWS . Bowls Australia . 2 September 2023.
9. Web site: PH lawn bowlers shine in Asian Championships . Philippine News Agency . 21 March 2024.