QLD Para Team Claim Top Prize Again
Queensland has once again stamped its authority on the national stage, securing a fourth consecutive Para Nationals Best Performed State title at the Burnie Bowls Club in Tasmania. It was an exceptional campaign, with the team bringing home four gold medals and one silver from six events.
The women’s trio of Serena Bonnell, Louise Hoskins and Cheryl Lindfield delivered a flawless performance that will stand long in the record books. They dominated every discipline, finishing the event undefeated to claim two gold medals each. Capping off her outstanding week, Serena Bonnell was also named Women’s Most Valuable Player for the Para Nationals.
Women’s Singles – Gold Medal
Serena Bonnell
Women’s Pairs – Gold Medal
Louise Hoskins & Cheryl Lindfield
Women’s Triples – Gold Medal
Louise Hoskins, Cheryl Lindfield & Serena Bonnell
Queensland’s men were equally impressive, adding more silverware to the tally. The men’s pairs combination of Brett Sellars and Clive Williams claimed gold after a tense extra-end victory over long-time rivals New South Wales. Their path to the title was built on superb sectional form, winning all three games by a combined margin of 58 shots. They carried that momentum into finals day, defeating Tasmania 19-9 before sealing the gold medal in a gripping decider.
In the singles, Damien Delgado produced a strong campaign, winning all three of his sectional matches to progress to the semi-finals. He edged Tasmania’s David Minns 19-17 to book a spot in the final, where he met his world championship pairs partner, James Reynolds. Reynolds proved too strong on the day, claiming the match 21-9, with Delgado finishing proudly as the silver medallist.
The Queensland triples team opened their campaign strongly, winning their first four games and sitting in a promising position with two rounds to play. Despite a late stumble with losses to Victoria (11-21) and Tasmania (11-18), they showed strong resilience throughout and concluded the event in fourth place.
Men’s Singles – Silver Medal
Damien Delgado
Men’s Pairs – Gold Medal
Brett Sellars & Clive Williams
Congratulations to Brett Sellars and Serena Bonnell, who were named Queensland’s Players of the Series for their standout performances.
A sincere thank you goes to coaches Alan Thorp and Jacqui Hineman, along with support staff Lisa Sandling, Kevin Foord, Sue Williams and the BQ Board and staff for their efforts throughout the championship.
Bowls Queensland also extends appreciation to the Burnie Bowls Club and Bowls Australia for delivering another outstanding Para Nationals.
