Aino Kinjō is a Japanese

Japanese people

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Female

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Professional

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Ten-pin bowling

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. She is a member of the Japan Professional Bowling Association

Japan Professional Bowling Association

The is the major sanctioning body for the sport of professional ten-pin bowling in Japan. The organization was founded by , and was established on January 27, 1967. The JPBA sanctions tournaments and other functions related to professional bowling for both men and women. Its headquarters are...

, license no. 284. Her nickname is "Bowling Queen of Okinawa."

Biography

Kinjō was first introduced to bowling when she was in junior high, when her parents invited her to go bowling with them. Later, under the influence of her brother, a national player, she began to pursue bowling. After entering high school and receiving professional coaching, she began to participate in the national Fukuoka and Ishikawa teams.

After her high school graduation she took the pro test, but failed the secondary exam. She took a part-time job at the Fukuoka bowling alley to practice until she could take the test again the following year.

After turning pro, she was named overall ladies champion in her debut year. As of March 2009, she has four wins (two of which are recognized as "perfect" wins).

Major accomplishments

• 1994 - Ladies vs. Rookies (winner)
• 1999 - 31st All-Japan Women's Pro Bowling Championship (2nd place)
• 2001 - Otsu Prince Cup (winner)
• 2003 - Karuizawa Prince Cup (winner)
• 2008 - 3rd International Bowl Open (Pro division) (winner)

DHC Ladies Bowling Tour

• 2007 - 1st-leg (winner), Kansai Open (4th place)

External links

• Profile @ P-League