The world of sport is constantly evolving and the bar for sport excellence is also continually being raised to match-up so as to be relevant to the times we live in. In this respect, whilst I applaud the Persatuan Boling Indonesia for their commendable support in the development of the sport of tenpin bowling by staging the 8th World Ranking Masters, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage WTBA to conduct a review and refinement of this event. Only through candid and sincere self-assessment can we collectively make a good initiative even better!
 
No tournament of this stature is possible without the effort and commitment of all, to this end, I would like to congratulate and thank Mr Maxi Gunawan and all members of the organizing committee, sponsors and all relevant authorities for their collective support in ensuring a successful staging of the 8th World Ranking Masters.
 
Finally, I would like to wish all participants an exciting, challenging and fulfilling tournament!