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Spader Dam players celebrate another strong weekend in Women’s Elitserien 2026

Women’s Elitserien: Spader Dam and X-Calibur Crushed Opponents, AIK Wins Stockholm Derby

The Women’s Elitserien returned after the winter break with five matchesacross Sweden. BK Merci picked up a crucial win in Hässleholm tosolidify their playoff position, AIK BK D made a statement in the Stockholmderby, while league leaders Spader Dam and Team X-Calibur both handledbusiness on Sunday. Saturday Matches Overview BK Eva, Stockholm – BK Prime Sthlm 5–15 Prime Sthlm opened their weekend with a commanding performance against BK Eva.After three straight 4–1 series wins, the match was decided at 12–3. Primekept the pressure on to complete a 15–5 victory. Annika Kilander (837), Annika Grönvall (808), and Helene Fischbach (800) ledthe scoring for Prime, while Cecilia Solen (837) and Lena Sulkanen (828) weresolid for Eva. BS Hässle – BK Merci 7–13 BK Merci kicked off 2026 with an important away win in a battle between twoplayoff hopefuls. After edging the first series 3–2, Merci dominated thesecond with a clean 5–0 sweep, then added another 3–2 win in third series.Home team took the win in the fourth series, but the Örebro team celebratedcrucial away victory. Christina Kiiskinen led Merci with 883, backed by Emilia Kiiskinen’s 810.Anelia Andersson posted 809 for Hässle. AIK BK D – BK Prime Sthlm 16–4 Later that evening, Prime Sthlm ran into a red-hot AIK squad in the Stockholmderby. AIK jumped out to a 9–1 lead after two games and then sealed the matchwith a 3–2 win in the third series. It was a dominant display from start tofinish, as AIK continued their strong season with a 16–4 victory. Nicole Layrisse was the standout with 963, while Annie Kahlbom added 838.Prime’s top performer was Anna Staflund with 835. Sunday Matches Recap Spader Dam – BK Merci 13–7 After a strong Saturday, BK Merci ran into a tough opponent on Sunday – leagueleaders Spader Dam. But Spader Dam showed no 'merci' this time. They startedthe match with 4–1 and 5–0, then added 3–2 win in game three. Merci took thelast game with a 4–1 win, but the match was already decided. Nora Johansson starred with 996 and won all four points in tandem with AnnaAndersson (897). Emma Mewén led Merci with 833. BK Högland – Team X-Calibur BK 3–17 In the last game of the weekend, Team X-Calibur showed no signs of rust aftera long Christmas break as they dominated Högland from the opening frames. Playing on neutral ground in Borås, the Partille team won all four games andswept the opening and closing series, securing a decisive 3–17 victory. Ottilia Gunnarsson delivered a standout 986, while Kajsa Samuelsson followedwith 912. Högland’s Rebecka Larsen (885) and Maria Fridell (857) were thebright spots for the home side. Elitserien Women Standings (After January 18, 2026)#TeamMatchesWDLPoints WonTotal Pts1Spader Dam11902164–56182AIK BK D10811138–62173Team X-Calibur BK9801136–44164BK Merci13616139–121135BS Hässle12417100–14096BK Prime Sthlm1032577–12387BK Högland1131778–14278BK Eva, Stockholm12001248–1920 Elitserien Women Standings (After January 18, 2026) #TeamMatchesWDLPoints WonTotal Pts # Team Matches W D L Points Won Total Pts 1Spader Dam11902164–56182AIK BK D10811138–62173Team X-Calibur BK9801136–44164BK Merci13616139–121135BS Hässle12417100–14096BK Prime Sthlm1032577–12387BK Högland1131778–14278BK Eva, Stockholm12001248–1920 1Spader Dam11902164–5618 1 Spader Dam 11 9 0 2 164–56 18 2AIK BK D10811138–6217 2 AIK BK D 10 8 1 138–62 17 3Team X-Calibur BK9801136–4416 3 Team X-Calibur BK 9 8 0 1 136–44 16 4BK Merci13616139–12113 4 BK Merci 13 6 1 6 139–121 13 5BS Hässle12417100–1409 5 BS Hässle 12 4 1 7 100–140 9 6BK Prime Sthlm1032577–1238 6 BK Prime Sthlm 10 3 2 5 77–123 8 7BK Högland1131778–1427 7 BK Högland 11 3 1 7 78–142 7 8BK Eva, Stockholm12001248–1920 8 BK Eva, Stockholm 12 0 12 48–192 0
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A moment from Swedish Elitserien, Alingsås leads, Pergamon second

Elitserien Is Back: Alingsås Stays on Top After Winter Break, Pergamon in Second

The Swedish Elitserien returned to action this weekend after a long holidaybreak, and the restart didn’t disappoint. Six matches were played acrossSaturday and Sunday, featuring dramatic comebacks, two perfect 300 games, andmajor shifts in the standings. Full House clawed their way past Kaskad, Götaand Boden delivered clutch home wins, and league leaders Alingsås and Pergamonsolidified their positions at the top. Saturday Matches Overview BK Full House – BK Kaskad 11–9 In a heavyweight clash between two teams, Full House staged a remarkablecomeback at home to edge past previously unbeaten Kaskad. Down 3–7 at thehalfway mark, the Ängelholm-based squad rallied with back-to-back 4–1 serieswins to seal an 11–9 victory. Johan Klyft paced BK Full House with a four-gametotal of 894, while John Mattsson followed closely with 878. For Kaskad, JarnoLahti was the top performer, posting 870 to lead his side. Bodens BS – AIK BK 10–9 Up north, Boden pulled off a dramatic late-game turnaround against visitingAIK. Despite trailing 5–9 heading into the final series, Boden surged with a5–0 sweep to claim a 10–9 win on home lanes.Teemu Putkisto wassensational for Boden with a match-high 947, while teammate Daniel Rönnbäckadded 865. AIK’s Kevin Melin also added 865 for his team, but it was notenough for the win. Team Clan Nässjö BK – Stureby BK The defending champions Team Clan continued to dominate at home, defeatingStureby with a powerful performance. Clan closed the match with two seriesover 1900 to finish with a convincing 14–6 win and a total score of 7481.EmilSvensson fired 1020 and William Berggren added 1003. Tommy Wendel led Sturebywith 951, boosted by a 287 final game. IS Göta – BK Kaskad 12–8 Later in the day, Göta defended home turf with a decisive 12–8 win overKaskad. The Helsingborg side came out swinging, with back-to-back series over1800 that built a 7–3 lead they never relinquished.Karl Wahlgrentopped all scorers with 989, while Anton Andersson added 953. Kaskad’s topscorer was Luukas Väänänen (949). Sunday Match Recap Team Alingsås BC – Stureby BK 16–4 Standings leaders Alingsås opened 2026 with another dominant home performance.Two perfect 300 games—one by Lucas Fjällborg and another by AlexsanderFlodin—highlighted the 16–4 win against Stureby that keeps Alingsås atop thestandings. Flodin led all players with 1075, followed by Albin Lindberg (1002) andFjällborg (952). Stureby’s Filip Wendel (968) was their top scorer. Team Pergamon BC – Stureby BK 14–5 Stureby’s tough weekend ended with another loss, this time to Pergamon. Thehome team exploded with a 1953 opening series and never looked back, sealing a14–5 victory that pushed them to second in the standings.Jesper Svensson topped Pergamon with 955, while Alex Joki led theguests with 942. Martin Larsen (920) and Markus Jansson (921) rounded outPergamon’s strong lineup. Elitserien Standings (After January 18, 2026)TeamGPWDLPoints WonTotal PointsTeam Alingsås BC11803126–9116Team Pergamon BC11713117–9915BK Full House10703100–9914BK Kaskad12615134–10413Team Clan Nässjö BK9603102–7612Bodens BS1041589–1099Stureby BK133010107–1519IKW/Köping BK12228105–1348IS Göta1021799–977AIK BK H1012790–1095 Elitserien Standings (After January 18, 2026) TeamGPWDLPoints WonTotal Points Team GP W D L Points Won Total Points Team Alingsås BC11803126–9116Team Pergamon BC11713117–9915BK Full House10703100–9914BK Kaskad12615134–10413Team Clan Nässjö BK9603102–7612Bodens BS1041589–1099Stureby BK133010107–1519IKW/Köping BK12228105–1348IS Göta1021799–977AIK BK H1012790–1095 Team Alingsås BC11803126–9116 Team Alingsås BC 11 8 0 3 126–91 16 Team Pergamon BC11713117–9915 Team Pergamon BC 11 7 1 3 117–99 15 BK Full House10703100–9914 BK Full House 10 7 0 3 100–99 14 BK Kaskad12615134–10413 BK Kaskad 12 6 1 5 134–104 13 Team Clan Nässjö BK9603102–7612 Team Clan Nässjö BK 9 6 0 3 102–76 12 Bodens BS1041589–1099 Bodens BS 10 4 1 5 89–109 9 Stureby BK133010107–1519 Stureby BK 13 3 0 10 107–151 9 IKW/Köping BK12228105–1348 IKW/Köping BK 12 2 8 105–134 8 IS Göta1021799–977 IS Göta 10 2 1 7 99–97 7 AIK BK H1012790–1095 AIK BK H 10 1 2 7 90–109 5
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Netherlands youth bowlers selected for the European Youth Championships 2026 in Berlin

Netherlands Announces Team for European Youth Championships 2026

The Netherlands has finalized its national team for the upcomingEuropean Youth Championships in Berlin, sources tell BowlingLife. European Youth Championships in Berlin Based on an email sent by the federation to the players, the selected athleteshave already been informed, while an official public announcement has not yetbeen made. The information was confirmed by two independent sources. The championship will bring together Europe’s top youth bowlers, and the Dutchteam will be represented in both the girls’ and boys’ competitions. On the girls’ side, the Netherlands will be represented by Roisin Warmerdam,Phyllis Weerts, Ella Weggemans, and Hannah Westdijk. Lieke Koops has beennamed as the reserve player for the girls’ team. The boys’ team consists of Radin Alizade, Stan Koolma, Thomas Kras, and LuukWeggemans. Xavi van Diest has been selected as the reserve for the boys. The European Youth Championships will be held at City Bowling Hasenheide inBerlin from March 28 to April 6th. National teams from across Europe will compete in singles, doubles, team, andmasters events. Earlier this year,Sweden,Finland, andDenmarkalso announced their national team squads for the upcoming European YouthChampionships. Sweden Finland Denmark
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Storm 4th No Urethane Open 2026 logo

4th Storm No Urethane Open 2026 Set to Return to Finland in April

The Storm 4th No Urethane Open is set to return to Lahti Bowl Center, Finland,from April 13 to 26, 2026, and once again promises to be one of Europe’s mosttalked-about international bowling tournaments. With its distinctive no-urethane format and strong prize fund, the eventcontinues to attract bowlers from across Europe and beyond. Over the pasteditions, it has built a reputation as a tournament where anyone can contend,with results decided purely by execution and smart decision-making. Last year’s competition underlined that reputation once again. Finland’s Joonas Jähi captured the title, while Eliisa Hiltunen left a clear mark on the event finishing second,followingPeppi Konsteri’s historic victory at the 2nd No Urethane Open. Finland’s Joonas Jähi captured the title Peppi Konsteri’s historic victory at the 2nd No Urethane Open No Urethane Rule What truly sets the Storm No Urethane Open apart is its equipment rule. At atime when discussions around the role of urethane in today's bowling arehappening all around the world, the tournament’s format feels more relevantthan ever. The first shot of every frame must be thrown with a reactive bowling ball,with urethane strictly prohibited. This removes one of the most commonly usedtools in today's game and places the focus back on precision, adaptability,and smart ball choices.As the lanes transition, players must readthe pattern carefully, making every game a true test of skill. For manycompetitors, this unique format is exactly what makes the event so appealing. Win Big Beyond the format, the tournament also delivers when it comes to prize money. Supported by main sponsor Storm Bowling, the total prize fund remains €40,000.The champion will earn €8,000, while every bowler reaching the final stages isguaranteed a minimum payout of €400. This structure rewards more players than usual, offering solid value for bothtop contenders and those who strike a bit less. Tournament Format The competition begins with a six-game qualification round, with entries andre-entries available, followed by a one-game Desperado squad. From there, 40athletes advance to the final steps. The top eight bowlers from qualification move directly into Final Step 2,while the remaining qualifiers start in Final Step 1. After five scratch games, 16 players advance, joining the top eight for FinalStep 2, where six more scratch games decide the final eight. The tournament concludes with a round robin Final Step 3, where no pinfallcarries over and each win is worth a 30-pin bonus, ensuring a dramatic andopen fight for the title until the very last game.Find more details about the format, prize fund and squad feeshere. here. Hurry Up - Registration is Open! Last year, the tournament welcomed over 230 from 12 countries players, andinterest for this edition suggests that number could be even higher. Withentry spots filling quickly, now is the time tosecure your place on the lanes. secure your place on the lanes Don't forget to follow all the updates on the tournament’sFacebookandInstagramchannels. Facebook Instagram If you’re aiming for something more than a standard tournament experience,Lahti is the place to be. The Storm No Urethane Open delivers a competitionthat stands apart from the rest. Grab your spot now!
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Denmark national youth bowling team selected for the European Youth Championships 2026 in Berlin

Denmark Announces Squad for European Youth Championships 2026

Denmark has announced its national team for the European Youth Championships2026, which will be held in Berlin, Germany from March 28 to April 6, 2026. The Danish squad includes a mix of returning youth players and new names whowill make their first appearance at a major international championship. The girls’ team consists of Caroline Udbjørg, Cecilie Frederikke TougaardVoetmann, Monica Schak Nielsen, and Monica Watz. On the boys’ side, Denmark will be represented by Buster Mads Christensen,Lasse G. Thomsen, Oscar Emil Porskrog, and Tobias Kastfelt Bryde. The list of selected players was confirmed by the Danish Bowling Federation inDecember. European Youth Championships will be hosted at City Bowling Hasenheide, one of Berlin’s premier bowling centers. National teams from across Europe will compete in singles, doubles, team, and masters events. Earlier this year, Sweden and Finland also announced their national teamsquads for the upcoming European Youth Championships. Sweden Finland
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Young bowlers competing at the BowlingGP Series Youth Grand-Quevilly 2026 tournament in France

BowlingGP Series Youth Grand-Quevilly 2026: A Tournament Every Young Bowler Dreams Of

When you think of a youth bowling tournament that has it all - high-levelcompetition, attention to every detail, great food, and an atmosphere thatmakes young bowlers feel like professional athletes – BowlingGP tournaments inFrance are often the first that come to mind. BowlingGP is a fresh and exciting name in European bowling, known fororganizing top-level international tournaments. With years of experience,BowlingGP creates events that are not just about bowling, but about the fullexperience – for players, friends, and families. And the good news is that one of their tournaments is just around the corner. The BowlingGP Series Youth Grand-Quevilly 2026takes place on April 11–12 at Bowling Plaza Grand-Quevilly in France, andthe registration is already open! The BowlingGP Series Youth Grand-Quevilly 2026 registration is already open! The event brings together young talents from across Europe for two days ofcompetitive bowling, memorable experiences on and off the lanes, and a trueinternational tournament feeling built especially for youth players. The Format The BowlingGP Series Youth Grand-Quevilly 2026 tournament is open to 84players and will be played across two days, with qualification spread overfour series of four games in four different age groups: U14: Boys & GirlsU17: BoysU21: BoysU17 & U21: Girls U14: Boys & Girls U17: Boys U21: Boys U17 & U21: Girls On Saturday, bowlers will complete three qualification series, each played ona different oil pattern, with lane maintenance between every block to ensureconsistent conditions. The final qualification series will takeplace on Sunday morning on a fourth pattern, completing a total of 16 gamesfor each player. After qualification, the top four athletes ineach category will advance to the Final Four, while all other competitors willbe ranked based on their total pinfall. The Final Four will beplayed as single-game matches starting from scratch, with the semifinalsfollowed by the final and third-place match, before the award ceremonyconcludes the event on Sunday afternoon. Four Patterns, Sixteen Games, One Big Test This format creates a high-energy competition and great value for youngbowlers. Every player is guaranteed at least 16 games on four different oil patterns,which means constant challenges and no easy  rides. It pushes youthathletes to stay focused, manage their energy, and adapt quickly as conditionschange throughout the weekend. That mix of volume, variety, and intensity is something very few youthtournaments can offer, making it a great learning and competitive experienceat the same time. Much More Than Just Bowling The tournament is planned with young bowlers and their families in mind. Itstarts on Saturday morning and finishes around lunchtime on Sunday, so there’sno rush, no late nights, and no stressful travel. Players get the chance tocompete, celebrate their results, and still head home at a reasonable time. Off the lanes, the focus is on fun and atmosphere. During the weekend, theBowlingGP party brings everyone together with good food, music, and games,giving players a chance to hang out, relax, and make new friendships. On top of that, bowlers compete for the BowlingGP trophy and prizes fromtournament sponsors, with a special surprise waiting for anyone who rolls aperfect game. And of course, the weekend wraps up with the famous BowlingGPaward ceremony - a moment that will leave you speechless. And if that’s still not enough, the BowlingLife team will be there all weekendto capture photos and videos of every big moment on and off the lanes. Fromcelebrations to clutch shots, the tournament will be documented so thememories can live on long after the final frame is rolled. So if you are looking for a challenge, want to gain international experience,and be part of something bigger than just another weekend tournament, theBowlingGP Series Youth Grand-Quevilly 2026 offers a rare opportunity. Book your spot today! With high-level competition and a professional event atmosphere, it promisesto be a weekend you won’t forget. More details about the tournament and other BowlingGP tournaments areavailable on theofficial BowlingGP website. official BowlingGP website.
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Finland national team selected for the European Youth Championships 2026 in Berlin, Germany

Finland Announces Team for European Youth Championships 2026

Finland has announced its national team for the upcoming European YouthChampionships 2026, which will be held in Berlin, Germany. The tournament willbring together Europe’s top junior bowlers later this spring. The Finnish girls’ team remains unchanged from last season. All four players who helped Finland win the team silver medal at the 2025 European Youth Championships will represent the country again in Berlin -Salla Hautala, singles vice-champion Emma Palermaa, Neea Pöllänen, and Julia Vesanen. Finland win the team silver medal at the 2025 European Youth Championships singles vice-champion Emma Palermaa The boys’ team will look different compared to the previous championships. Three of the four selected players will make their European YouthChampionships debut. Aatu Tapanimäki is the only returning athlete from lastyear’s Finnish boys’ team, while Saku Huomo, Kasper Koivunen, and LuukasLuostarinen will all represent Finland for the first time. The European Youth Championships 2026 will take place in Berlin from March 28to April 6, 2026, bringing together the continent’s top junior talent for tendays of high-level competition over the Easter period. The tournament will be hosted at City Bowling Hasenheide, one of Berlin’spremier bowling centers. National teams from across Europe will compete in singles, doubles, team, andmasters events. Last week Sweden also announced their team roster for the event. Sweden also announced their team roster for the event.
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Santtu Tahvanainen during the final of the Brunswick Ballmaster Open in Helsinki

Santtu Tahvanainen Wins the Brunswick Ballmaster Open 2026

The 56th Brunswick Ballmaster Open concluded on Sunday at Tali Bowling Hall inHelsinki with Santtu Tahvanainen taking the title after a strong performance in thefinal. In the championship match, Santtu Tahvanainen defeated Rami Mukkula 204-170, securing the trophy and the top prize of €10,000. It was a slow and nervous start to the final, as both players traded spares and opens. As the game progressed, Santtu Tahvanainen found better consistency, and when Mukkula opened in the ninth after a split, Santtu took advantage to seal the match. The win caps a demanding week of competition that once again attracted astrong international field to Helsinki. Earlier in the finals, Rami Mukkula booked a place in the title match bydefeating Linus Boström, while Santtu Tahvanainen advancedto the final after a win over Jarno Lahti. More details from the final matches, including comments from the winner, willbe added shortly. Almost 490 players from 22 countries took part in this year’s BrunswickBallmaster Open.
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Brunswick Ballmaster Open finalists confirmed with four Finnish players advancing to the TV finals in Helsinki

Four Bowlers Are Set for the All-Finnish Brunswick Ballmaster Open 2026 Finals

The Round Robin stage of the 2026 Brunswick Ballmaster Open has been completedin Helsinki, with the field now narrowed down to the final four players whowill compete for the title.The Ballmaster Open trophy is guaranteed to stay in Finland this year, with all four finalists coming from the home nation. There is also a chance for a repeat winner, as defending champion Jarno Lahti reached the TV finals following a solid match play round. Group A After two seven-game round-robin groups, Rami Mukkula finished on top of GroupA and secured the highest overall position heading into the finals. Mukkula posted a combined total of 3,841 pins, including 1,973 scratch fromFinal Step 2 and 1,688 pins during the Round Robin matches. His consistentscoring across all matches kept him ahead of the field throughout the groupstage. Defending champion Jarno Lahti finished second with a total of 3,746. TomasKäyhkö placed third with 3,702, followed by Carsten Hansen in fourth at 3,668.Victor Gundersen took the fifth position in Group A with 3,654. Group B Group B produced a tight race for the top positions as well. Santtu Tahvanainen led the group with a total score of 3,734, while LinusBoström followed closely behind at 3,657. Arttu Järvinen finished third with 3,643, and Ülari Lees took fourth place at3,607. Jesper Svensson ended the round robin in fifth position with 3,570. With the round robin phase complete, the top two players from each group willnow advance to the televised finals. From Group A, Rami Mukkula and JarnoLahti move on, while Santtu Tahvanainen and Linus Boström qualify from GroupB. The four remaining players will now battle for the title later today.Inthe first televised semifinal, Santtu Tahvanainen will stand against the 2025champion Jarno Lahti. After that, Rami Mukkula will face LinusBoström. Both semifinals and finals will feature a one gamematch. Fans can catch all the action via live streams and stay updated through regular posts on BowlingLife, the tournament's official media partner, across their websiteand social media platforms. Fans can catch all the action via live streams and stay updated through regular posts on BowlingLife , the tournament's official media partner, across their websiteand social media platforms . Useful links: Brunswick Ballmaster Open Livestream Brunswick Ballmaster Open Results Brunswick Ballmaster Open Livescoring
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Rami Mukkula leading Final Step 2 standings at the Brunswick Ballmaster Open after eight games

Rami Mukkula Leads Heading Into Brunswick Ballmaster Open Match Play

Final Step 2 of the Brunswick Ballmaster Open was completed on Saturday, as 32players returned to the lanes for an eight-game round starting from scratch.With everything on the line, the session played a decisive role inshaping the path toward the televised finals later today. Finland’s Rami Mukkula delivered the strongest performance of the round. Hetopped the standings with a total of 1,973 pins over eight games, highlightedby a high-scoring and consistent block that secured him the top seed headinginto Final Step 3. Estonia’s Ülari Lees followed closely in second place with 1,936. SanttuTahvanainen finished third at 1,934, while Denmark’s Carsten Hansen placedfourth with 1,932. Norway’s Victor Gundersen completed the top five on 1,928. Linus Boström took sixth place with a total of 1,924, just ahead of MarkusJansson, who finished seventh at 1,901.Defending champion Jarno Lahtiadvanced in eighth place with 1,889. Tomas Käyhkö secured ninth with 1,882,and Karo Hilokoski rounded out the top ten at 1,860. Defending champion Jarno Lahti The final six qualifying positions for Final Step 3 were secured by ArttuJärvinen in 11th place with 1,822, followed by Emanuel Jonsson at 1,809. BenRobinson, who also rolled a perfect game during the Final Step 2, advancedwith a total of 1,805, while Jesper Svensson finished close behind on 1,800.Carl Eklund posted 1,782 to take 15th place, and William Berggren claimed thefinal qualifying spot with 1,779, completing the group of 16 players movingon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) With Final Step 2 complete, the remaining 16 athletes now advance to FinalStep 3. The field is split into two groups of eight, with pinfall from Step 2carried forward. Each group will compete in a seven-game round-robin format, with bonus 30points awarded for each win and 15 points for a tie. After all seven matchesare completed, the top two players from each group will qualify for thetelevised finals later today. Fans can catch all the action via live streams and stay updated through regular posts on BowlingLife, the tournament's official media partner, across their websiteand social media platforms. Fans can catch all the action via live streams and stay updated through regular posts on BowlingLife , the tournament's official media partner, across their websiteand social media platforms . Useful links: Brunswick Ballmaster Open Livestream Brunswick Ballmaster Open Results Brunswick Ballmaster Open Livescoring
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Essi Pakarinen receiving recognition during the 2025 season after being named Player of the Year

Finland's Essi Pakarinen Named 2025 Player of the Year

Essi Pakarinen has been named Player of the Year 2025, following a season thatincluded major international success. Pakarinen’s 2025 season was highlighted by her performance at the World Championships in Hong Kong, where she won four gold medals with the nationalteam. her performance at the World Championships in Hong Kong She claimed titles in singles, doubles, trios, and all-event, becoming thefirst Finnish bowler to achieve four gold medals at a single WorldChampionships. The award was presented during theBrunswick Ballmaster Openat Tali Bowling Hall in Helsinki, where Jesper Svensson and Emanuel Jonsson are in the lead after qualification. Brunswick Ballmaster Open Jesper Svensson and Emanuel Jonsson are in the lead after qualification
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Brunswick Ballmaster Open 2026 qualification results after Squad 18 at Tali Bowling Hall

Jonsson and Svensson Lead After Qualification at Brunswick Ballmaster Open

The qualification stage at the Brunswick Ballmaster Open is officiallycomplete after Squad 18 and one-game Desperado wrapped it up on Saturday atTali Bowling Hall. Squad 18 delivered another strong scoring block to close qualification, led bySweden’s William Berggren, who topped the squad with a 1439 total over sixgames. Norway’s Magnus Haram Mittet stayed close behind with 1433, while EmilSvensson followed with 1398. Juho Rissanen finished fourth with 1392. With qualification squads complete, the Top 16 players in the overallstandings were settled. These bowlers earn an automatic bye and move straightinto Final Step 2, scheduled for tomorrow. At the top of the standings, Sweden’s Emanuel Jonsson and Jesper Svenssonfinish qualification tied on 1495, sharing the lead after 18 squads. They arefollowed by William Svensson in third and Finland’s Niko Oksanen in fourth,with Estonia's Ülari Lees rounding out the top five. The rest of the Top 16 includes Mathias Ankerdal, Rami Mukkula, MikkelSørensen, Tomas Käyhkö, William Berggren, Magnus Haram Mittet, JoonasJehkinen, Emil Svensson, Mika Koivuniemi, Elliot Moulin, and Jonas Dons. In total, 48 players advance to the final stages of the Brunswick BallmasterOpen. The remaining 32 qualifiers, coming from overall standings, early bird spots,and desperado, will return to the lanes later today for Final Step 1. Thatsix-game block is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM local time. Fullresults can be foundhere. here Fans can catch all the action via live streams and stay updated through regular posts on BowlingLife, the tournament's official media partner, across their websiteand social media platforms. Fans can catch all the action via live streams and stay updated through regular posts on BowlingLife , the tournament's official media partner, across their websiteand social media platforms . Useful links: Brunswick Ballmaster Open Livestream Brunswick Ballmaster Open Results Brunswick Ballmaster Open Livescoring
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