Jamie Walker reflects on Commonwealth Games bowls silver defeat
English bowls player Jamie Walker expressed disappointment after securing a silver medal in the men's pairs final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite the loss, Walker highlighted the positive impact of the tournament on the sport's profile.
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JAMIE WALKER rued fine margins after narrowly missing out on Commonwealth gold.
The Northampton bowls star, 34, lost on a gut-wrenching tie-break alongside partner Nick Brett in the men’s pairs final in Glasgow.
Walker and Brett, 52, battled back from a sluggish start but were unable to scramble over the line in a nerve-jangling clash against Northern Ireland.
Gary Kelly nailed an inch-perfect shot on the SEC carpet to propel him and Andy McKeown to glory.
And silver medallist Walker, who also claimed the same colour medal in Birmingham four years ago, said: “We’re happy to put ourselves in a position to do one better [and win gold] – Birmingham was the same, just one or two bowls here or there.
“But that’s what our sport is at the top level – players are so good that it’s literally just a bowl or two here.
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