Paris Baker's love of bowls came from an act of love.
At first, 15 year-old Paris hitched a ride to the bowling club with her dad, Dave Makasini, just because the bowling club was near a mall.
When Dave had a stroke, Paris started to play games with him, as a way of helping him recover. It turned out she was a bowls star in the making.
Paris Baker with her dad, Dave Makasini. Photo: Supplied
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