On January 17th 2015, Indian Ten Pin Bowler, Shabbir Dhankot created history by winning first ever medal for India at the 23rd Asian Championships. In a very tightly contested Men's Single event, he won the silver with a lead of 1 pin over bronze medalist and missed the gold by just 5 pins difference!!
India Team comprising Prathima Hedge, Akaash Ashok Kumar, Swapna Mitra and Shabbir Dhankot, made history on the fourth day of the V Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championship 2011 by finishing third against all odds with teams like Australia, England and Malta breathing down their neck, to win the bronze medal.