After 20 years competing at the highest level, one of France’s best bowlers,Solène Goron, has announced her retirement from the French women’s nationalteam. “This adventure has brought me a lot, both in a sports and a human level. Sheallowed me to grow, have unforgettable experiences, and meet beautifulpeople,” Goron wrote on social media. Over two decades, Goron became one of the strongest names in the country’sbowling history and still remains one of the role models for the nextgeneration. She won more than 20 French championship titles and became European mixeddoubles champion together with Maxime Dubois at the 2025 European Championship of Champions. 2025 European Championship of Champions The 2026 European Women’s Championship in Denmark was the final chapter of hertime representing the French national team. 2026 European Women’s Championship in Denmark {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/solene-goron-announces-retirement-french-national-team/#article","headline": "French Bowling Legend Solène Goron Announces Retirement from National Team","description": "After an illustrious 20-year career at the highest level, France's Solène Goron has officially announced her retirement from the French women's national bowling team.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-24T15:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-24T15:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/solene-goron-announces-retirement-french-national-team"}},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/solene-goron-announces-retirement-french-national-team/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who announced her retirement from the French national bowling team?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Solène Goron, one of France's top bowling athletes and a role model for the next generation, announced her retirement from the French women's national team after 20 years of elite competition."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What are Solène Goron's major bowling career highlights?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Over her two-decade career, Goron won more than 20 French national championship titles and captured gold as the European mixed doubles champion alongside Maxime Dubois at the 2025 European Championship of Champions."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was Solène Goron's final event with the national team?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The 2026 European Women’s Championship, held in Denmark, served as the final competitive chapter for Goron representing the French national team."}}]}]}

If The Three Lions do not bring the FIFA World Cup home on July 19, Englandstill has a reason to keep its chin up. Jessica Sillis turned the final day ofthe European Women’s Championship into her country’s biggest moment in years.Well, at least in bowling. The English bowler won the Masters title on Saturday in Denmark, defeatingGermany’s Laura Beuthner 2-1 in the final. It was England’s first and onlymedal of the championship, and it came in the final and most covetedindividual event. Of the 113 players at the championship, only 24 qualified for the Mastersevent. Sillis was just above the cut, advancing as the No. 22 seed. That meantthe English bowler had to start from the opening step and win five matches toreach the top of the podium. Her run began against Denmark’s Mika Guldbæk. Sillis lost the first game195-167, but answered with 217 and 255 to win the match 2-1. In Step 2, she faced Finland’s Peppi Konsteri. This time, Sillis did not needa third game. She won 237-209 and 214-182 to move into the quarterfinals. There, another Danish opponent was waiting. Karen Kærgaard Nielsen, with aloud home crowd behind her, took the first game 226-193. But Sillis came backagain, winning the next two games 224-189 and 217-209 to reach the semifinals. That set up a semifinal against Sweden’s Nora Johansson, thesingles champion. Johansson had already defended her singles gold earlier in the week andreached the Masters medal round after a tight quarterfinal win over DeniseBlankenzee of the Netherlands. singles champion Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now But Sillis was not interested in reputations. Neither player opened the semifinal with a big score, but Sillis won the firstgame 170-148. She then took the second game 216-204 to win the match 2-0 andsecure her place in the final. Laura Beuthner reached the title match from the other side of the bracket. TheGerman bowler defeated Denmark’s Sofie Kærgaard Nielsen 2-0 in the semifinal,winning 217-165 and 226-183. The final went all three games. Sillis won the opening game 205-189. Beuthner then answered in the secondgame, winning 238-235 by only three pins to force a deciding game. In the final game of the championship, Sillis closed the run with her highestgame of the title match. She defeated Beuthner 253-203 to win the Mastersgold. Beuthner earned silver for Germany. Nora Johansson and Sofie Kærgaard Nielsentook bronze after losing in the semifinals. The Masters event closed the 2026 European Women’s Championship in Odense.Finland finished on top of the medal table with three gold medals, two silvermedals and two bronze medals for seven total medals. Germany finished with one gold, two silver and one bronze for four medals. Sweden also collected seven medals, with one gold, one silver and five bronze.England finished with one gold medal, while host nation Denmark earned onesilver and three bronze for four medals. The next European Women’s Championship will take place in 2029.The event is scheduled for June 13-23 at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg,Sweden. 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The European Bowling Federation has announced the host of the 2029 EuropeanWomen’s Championship. Due to schedule adjustments, the next European Women’s Championship will takeplace in 2029 instead of 2028, moving away from the usual two-year cycle. At the moment, Europe’s best women bowlers are competing in Denmark, where the2026 European Women’s Championship has already produced several medal stories.Sweden’s Nora Johansson defended her singles gold, Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen won doubles gold for Finland, and Germany’s Saskia Malz, Laura Beuthner and Birgit Noreiks won Trios gold after defeating host nation Denmarkin the final. Nora Johansson defended her singles gold Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen won doubles gold for Finland Germany’s Saskia Malz, Laura Beuthner and Birgit Noreiks won Trios gold Now, the focus has also turned to the future. The European Bowling Federation has confirmed that the 2029 European Women’sChampionship will be held in Sweden. The event is scheduled for June 13-23,2029, at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg. It will be the first senior European Championship held in Sweden since 1998,when the European Team Championships were played at Baltiska bowling hall. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Helsingborg already has a strong history of hosting major internationalbowling events. Olympia Bowling hosted the U21 World Cup in 2022 and the IBF Youth World Cup in 2025. The venue is also home to the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters, the only PBA Tour event held outside the United States. IBF Youth World Cup in 2025 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters That event will return to Olympia Bowling this year as well, with the 2026 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters scheduled for August 21-31. 2026 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters scheduled for August 21-31 {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden/#article","headline": "Sweden to Host 2029 European Women’s Championship at Olympia Bowling","description": "The European Bowling Federation announces that the 2029 European Women's Championship will be held in Helsingborg, Sweden, shifting the tournament's traditional two-year cycle.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-18T14:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-18T14:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden/#event","name": "2029 European Women's Championship","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2029-06-13","endDate": "2029-06-23","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Olympia Bowling","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Helsingborg","addressCountry": "SE"}},"description": "The premier senior European championship event for women's competitive bowling, marking its return to Sweden for the first time since 1998."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Why is the next European Women's Championship in 2029 instead of 2028?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Due to schedule adjustments announced by the European Bowling Federation, the tournament is moving away from its traditional two-year cycle, meaning the event following the 2026 edition will take place in 2029."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Where and when will the 2029 European Women's Championship take place?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The championship is scheduled for June 13-23, 2029, at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg, Sweden."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the historical significance of Sweden hosting this event?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "This will be the first senior European Championship held in Sweden since 1998, when the European Team Championships were hosted at the Baltiska bowling hall."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What other major bowling tournaments are hosted at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Olympia Bowling hosted the U21 World Cup in 2022 and the IBF Youth World Cup in 2025. It is also the long-standing home of the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters, which is the only PBA Tour event held outside the United States."}}]}]}

It felt like Denmark had opened the door to its first home gold medal at the2026 European Women’s Championships. The crowd in Odense had already watched sisters Karen Kærgaard Nielsen andSofie Kærgaard Nielsen, together with Mika Guldbæk, finish first in qualifyingand then survive a tenth-frame thriller in the semifinal against Sweden. The momentum was there. The home crowd was loud. The chance was there. But Germany did not let Denmark’s night become a home-gold celebration. Saskia Malz, Laura Beuthner and Birgit Noreiks defeated Denmark 657-637 in theTrios final on Wednesday, turning a loud home-crowd opportunity into Germany’sfirst gold medal of the championship. The final stayed close, but Germany kept enough control late in the match tofinish 20 pins ahead. Denmark had already fought through one tight match toreach the final, but this time, the German trio had the stronger finish. Germany entered the medal round as the No. 2 seed after six games ofqualifying. The team also had a recent reminder of how quickly a strongposition can disappear. On Monday, Germany’s doubles pair Maxine Bolek andFranziska Czech led qualifying, but lost in the semifinal to eventual championsEmma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen and had to settle for bronze. This time, Germany made sure the story ended differently. In the semifinal, Malz, Beuthner and Noreiks faced Sweden’s Ottilia Gunnarsson,Victoria Johansson and Josefin Hermansson. Both teams had to work through adifficult match, but Germany found enough control to win 616-585 and move intothe final. The other semifinal gave the home crowd one of the loudest moments of theevening. Denmark faced Sweden’s Nora Johansson, Anna Andersson and HannaEngberg, and Sweden held a small lead before the final frame. Denmark turnedthe match around in the 10th and won 633-628. Sweden did not win either semifinal, but the Trios event still ended with areason to celebrate. Both bronze medals went to Sweden, putting all sixSwedish bowlers on the podium and filling the bronze spots with blue andyellow. For Johansson, Andersson and Engberg, it was another medal together in teamcompetition. The same trio also won bronze at the 2025 IBF World Championshipsin Hong Kong. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews - all wrapped up in a quick3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now The Trios event followed the first two medal events of the championship. NoraJohansson won singles gold for Sweden, while Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanenwon doubles gold for Finland. The European Women’s Championships now continue with the Team event. The firstthree games will be played Thursday, with the remaining games and medalmatches scheduled for Friday. After the Team event, the All-Events winner will also be decided. 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Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen gave Finland its first gold medal of the 2026European Women’s Championships on Monday in Odense, Denmark. The Finnish pair won the doubles title after defeating Sweden’s JosefinHermansson and Victoria Johansson 399-369 in the final. For Oksanen, it wasalready her second medal of the championship after winning silver in singles on Saturday. winning silver in singles on Saturday The road to gold started with six games of qualifying, where only the top fourteams advanced to the medal matches. Germany’s Maxine Bolek and FranziskaCzech finished at the top of the standings and faced No. 4 seed Palermaa andOksanen. The match stayed close, but Palermaa and Oksanen did enough in the finalframes to win 375-356 and reach the gold medal match. In the other semifinal, Sweden’s Hermansson and Johansson faced anotherFinland’s duo - Essi Pakarinen and Peppi Konsteri. The Swedish pair tookcontrol early and never gave it away, winning 451-383 to advance to the final. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Germany’s Bolek and Czech, along with Finland’s Pakarinen and Konsteri wereawarded bronze medals for reaching the semifinals. The European Women’s Championship now continues with the trios event. Thefirst three games of qualifying will be played Tuesday, while the remaininggames and medal matches are scheduled for Wednesday. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results/#article","headline": "Finland's Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen Win Doubles Gold at 2026 European Women’s Championships","description": "Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen defeat Sweden's Josefin Hermansson and Victoria Johansson 399-369 to capture Finland's first gold medal of the 2026 tournament in Odense, Denmark.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-16T11:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-16T11:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results/#event","name": "2026 European Women's Championship - Doubles Event","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-15","endDate": "2026-06-15","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Odense Bowling Alley","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Odense","addressCountry": "DK"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Emma Palermaa" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Sanna Oksanen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Josefin Hermansson" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Victoria Johansson" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Maxine Bolek" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Franziska Czech" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Essi Pakarinen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Peppi Konsteri" }],"description": "The doubles medal round bracket matches of the 2026 European Women's Championship."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the doubles gold medal at the 2026 European Women's Championship?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen of Finland captured the gold medal by defeating Sweden's Josefin Hermansson and Victoria Johansson in the final."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the score of the doubles championship match?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The Finnish duo defeated the Swedish pair with a final score of 399-369."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Which teams won the bronze medals in the doubles event?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Germany's Maxine Bolek and Franziska Czech, along with Finland's second duo of Essi Pakarinen and Peppi Konsteri, were awarded bronze medals as semifinalists."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the next event on the schedule for the European Women's Championship?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The tournament shifts to the trios event. The first three games of qualifying take place on Tuesday, with the final blocks and medal rounds concluding on Wednesday."}}]}]}

Nora Johansson defended her European Women’s Championship singles title onSaturday in Odense, Denmark. The Swedish bowler defeated Finland’s Sanna Oksanen 257-179 in the final towin gold for the second straight European Championship. Johansson also won thesingles title in 2024 in Wittelsheim, France. Johansson entered the semifinals after she finished second overall in thequalification, averaging 225 over 6 games. In the semifinal, Johansson faced Denmark’s Karen Kaergaard Nielsen. TheDanish player had the support of the home crowd, but Johansson took controlduring the match and won 196-170. The other semifinal was an all-Finnish match between Sanna Oksanen and PeppiKonsteri. Oksanen won 211-192 to reach the final, while Konsteri took bronze. In the championship match, Johansson started with four straight strikes andbuilt an early lead. Oksanen could not match the pace, and Johansson stayed infront for the rest of the game. The 257-179 win gave Johansson another singles gold medal and a strong startto the championship week for Sweden. The result also continued Johansson’s run at the European Women’sChampionship. At the 2024 event, she won four gold medals and reached thepodium in all six events. Oksanen earned silver, which was her first singles medal at the EuropeanWomen’s Championship. Konsteri also claimed her first European Women’sChampionship medal in singles event. The European Women’s Championship continues Sunday with the doubles event. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results/#article","headline": "Nora Johansson Defends European Women’s Championship Singles Title","description": "Sweden's Nora Johansson wins back-to-back gold medals after defeating Finland’s Sanna Oksanen 257-179 in the singles final in Odense, Denmark.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-13T18:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-13T18:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results/#event","name": "2026 European Women's Championship - Singles Event","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-13","endDate": "2026-06-13","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Odense Bowling Alley","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Odense","addressCountry": "DK"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Nora Johansson" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Sanna Oksanen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Karen Kaergaard Nielsen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Peppi Konsteri" }],"description": "The singles medal round matches of the 2026 European Women's Championship."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the singles title at the 2026 European Women's Championship?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Nora Johansson of Sweden successfully defended her title, capturing the singles gold medal for the second consecutive European Championship."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the score in the championship match?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Nora Johansson defeated Finland's Sanna Oksanen 257-179 in the final match."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Where is the 2026 European Women's Championship being held?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The championship event is taking place in Odense, Denmark."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the next event on the tournament schedule?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The European Women's Championship schedule continues on Sunday with the doubles event."}}]}]}

European bowling has no shortage of historic venues, but few are enjoying amoment quite like Løvvang Bowling Center. For decades, the 30-lane center in Aalborg, Denmark, has been best known asthe home of Aalborg International, one of the country’s biggest and mostestablished bowling tournaments. The event celebrated its 55th anniversarythis year, withGermany’s Paul Purps winning the title and the €8,000 first prize. Germany’s Paul Purps winning the title and the €8,000 first prize Now, that same place is growing even further beyond national borders. This August, the Brunswick Euro Challenge returns to the internationalcalendar at Løvvang Bowling Center, giving the venue a crown jewel sosignificant that even Denmark’s King Frederik X might look twice. And the momentum will not stop there. With the European Youth Championships also coming to Aalborg in March 2027,Løvvang Bowling Center is now connected to three major layers of the sport:tradition, world-class competition, and the next generation. Brunswick Euro Challenge Begins a New Chapter TheBrunswick Euro Challengehas long been one of the most recognizable names in European bowling. Brunswick Euro Challenge For years, the tournament carried major weight on the international calendar.It attracted world-class players, offered serious prize money, and stood asone of the events every bowler wanted on their résumé. After not taking place in 2025, the tournament now returns with a new home, anew long-term structure, and a clear ambition to rebuild its place among theworld’s strongest events. The 2026 Brunswick Euro Challenge will be held from August 8-16 at LøvvangBowling Center. The tournament will offer a €10,000 first prize and aguaranteed minimum prize fund of €70,000. Brunswick Euro Challenge Secure your spot for Europe's premier event from August 8–16 at LøvvangBowling Center! Register Now But the most important detail may not be the prize fund. It is the commitmentbehind it. Brunswick Bowling Products, VBS Bowling AB, andLøvvang Bowling Center haveentered a five-year partnership. That gives the tournament something everymajor event needs: stability. Brunswick Bowling Products VBS Bowling AB Løvvang Bowling Center That would not have been possible without a strong team behind the event and avenue already experienced in hosting major international bowling tournaments. Why Løvvang Bowling Center Fits the Moment Talk to anyone who has been behind the lanes hosting a bowling event. It isnot only about having enough lanes. It is about rhythm. It is about staff. It is about handling large fields,tight schedules, long days, live scoring, spectators, food, media, and thepressure that comes when top players arrive expecting high standards andattention. Løvvang Bowling Center has been building that résumé for years. The center has hosted the Aalborg International for decades. It has welcomedEuropean championship competition. It has recently gone through majorupgrades, including renovated facilities, a new lounge area, social spaces,and a new kitchen. Those details may sound small compared to scores and prize funds, but theyshape the whole experience. A major bowling event lives on more than what happens between the foul lineand the pins. Players spend full days inside the center. They want things todo between squads, space to talk with other bowlers, and the right environmentto prepare for high-pressure moments. That is why the venue matters. And right now, Løvvang is becoming more than avenue. It is becoming a gathering point. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. 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Lithuania’s Aidas Daniūnas won the Kivelos Athens Bowling Open 2026 after astrong run through the final stages in Greece. The 38-year-old one-hander defeated Greece’s Anastasios Exarchou 229-203 inthe championship match. With the win, Daniūnas earned the €3,000 first prize. Daniūnas started his tournament from 15th place after qualification. He scored1,088 over five games and earned a bye directly into Final Step 2. In Final Step 2, Daniūnas placed fifth among the top 20 players and continuedhis run toward the final stages. He then defeated Greece’s Alexandra Giannadaki and Israel’s Oron Cohen tosecure his place in the final four. The total prize fund for the Kivelos Athens Bowling Open 2026 was €20,500.This year’s event brought together 248 players. Final positions: Aidas Daniūnas, €3,000Anastasios Exarchou, €2,400Giannis Xydas, €1,800Evangelos Krizinis, €1,200 Aidas Daniūnas, €3,000 Anastasios Exarchou, €2,400 Giannis Xydas, €1,800 Evangelos Krizinis, €1,200 Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/aidas-daniunas-wins-athens-bowling-open-2026/#article","headline": "Lithuania's Aidas Daniūnas Wins 2026 Kivelos Athens Bowling Open","description": "Aidas Daniūnas delivers a strong performance in Greece to defeat Anastasios Exarchou 229-203 and claim the Kivelos Athens Bowling Open 2026 title.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-05-25T13:00:00+03:00","dateModified": "2026-05-25T13:00:00+03:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/aidas-daniunas-wins-athens-bowling-open-2026"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/aidas-daniunas-wins-athens-bowling-open-2026/#event","name": "Kivelos Athens Bowling Open 2026","sport": "Bowling","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Athens","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Athens","addressCountry": "GR"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Aidas Daniūnas" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Anastasios Exarchou" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Giannis Xydas" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Evangelos Krizinis" }],"description": "The Kivelos Athens Bowling Open 2026, featuring 248 players and a €20,500 total prize fund."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/aidas-daniunas-wins-athens-bowling-open-2026/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the Kivelos Athens Bowling Open 2026?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Aidas Daniūnas of Lithuania won the Kivelos Athens Bowling Open 2026 by defeating Greece's Anastasios Exarchou 229-203 in the championship match."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the first-place prize for the Athens Bowling Open?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The winner, Aidas Daniūnas, earned a €3,000 first-place prize."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How many players participated in the 2026 Kivelos Athens Bowling Open?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "A total of 248 players participated in this year's event in Athens."}}]}]}

Paul Purps won the55th Anniversary Aalborg Internationalat Løvvang Bowling Center in Aalborg, Denmark. 55th Anniversary Aalborg International The German two-hander defeated Finland’s Niko Oksanen 235-229 in the final andearned the €8,000 first prize. The tournament took place from May 16-24, 2026,with a total prize fund of €54,400. The title match was decided in the final frame. Oksanen had the lead goinginto the 10th frame and needed a strike on his first shot for a win. His shotwent high and left 3 pin standing, giving Purps a chance to win the match. Purps needed a double in the final frame, and he delivered both strikes andcompleted the comeback to take the title. Purps had started the final stages from 15th place after qualification. Hethen advanced through three final steps to reach the championship match. The tournament was held at the newly renovated Løvvang Bowling Center, whichwill host another major European event later this year. The Brunswick Euro Challenge is scheduled to return to Aalborg from August8-16, 2026, at the same venue. The winner will receive €10,000, and the eventprize fund will be at least €70,000. Registration for theBrunswick Euro Challengeis already open, with nearly 250 players registered. Brunswick Euro Challenge The event is one of the major stops on the European bowling calendar and willbring another large international field to Løvvang Bowling Center in August. Brunswick Euro Challenge 2026 The major stops at Løvvang Bowling Center, August 8-16! Compete for a€70,000 minimum prize fund with €10,000 reserved for thechampion. €70,000 minimum prize fund Register Now {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/paul-purps-wins-aalborg-international-2026/#article","headline": "Paul Purps Wins 55th Anniversary Aalborg International in Dramatic Finish","description": "German two-hander Paul Purps delivers a clutch double in the 10th frame to defeat Niko Oksanen and claim the 55th Anniversary Aalborg International title.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-05-25T11:00:00+03:00","dateModified": "2026-05-25T11:00:00+03:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/paul-purps-wins-aalborg-international-2026"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/paul-purps-wins-aalborg-international-2026/#event","name": "55th Anniversary Aalborg International","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-05-16","endDate": "2026-05-24","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Løvvang Bowling Center","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Aalborg","addressCountry": "DK"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Paul Purps" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Niko Oksanen" }],"description": "The 55th Anniversary Aalborg International, featuring a €54,400 prize fund."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/paul-purps-wins-aalborg-international-2026/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the 55th Anniversary Aalborg International?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Paul Purps of Germany won the 55th Anniversary Aalborg International by defeating Niko Oksanen 235-229 in the championship match."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the prize money for the Aalborg International 2026?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The winner, Paul Purps, earned €8,000. The total prize fund for the tournament was €54,400."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When is the Brunswick Euro Challenge 2026?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The Brunswick Euro Challenge is scheduled for August 8-16, 2026, at the Løvvang Bowling Center in Aalborg, Denmark, featuring a minimum prize fund of €70,000."}}]}]}

If you live outside Sweden, you have probably never heard of Partille - asmall municipality just outside Gothenburg. But after this weekend, you might want to remember it, as Partille can proudlycall itself the home of Sweden’s best bowling teams.On Sunday,both Swedish Championship titles went to Partille clubs, as Team X-Calibur wonthe women’s final and Team Pergamon BC captured the men’s title at NyköpingSuperbowl. X-Calibur ended several years of final frustration against Spader Dam, whilePergamon reclaimed the men’s title after defeating Team Alingsås to win theclub’s 17th Swedish Championship gold. X-Calibur Ends Spader Dam Run to Win Women’s Title Team X-Calibur BK became the 2026 Swedish women’s champion after defeatingSpader Dam in the final. X-Calibur had lost several finals in recent years against the Helsingborgteam, but this time, the Partille side found a way to turn the final in theirfavor and claim the gold. The first final match ended in a draw, which left everything open. X-Caliburthen took control by winning the second match 11-8. In the third final match, X-Calibur started strongly and led 7-3 after twoseries. Spader Dam then made a push in the third series and looked ready toextend the match, but X-Calibur finished with a strong late run. Josefin Hermansson played a key role in the comeback, closing with sevenstraight strikes and helping X-Calibur secure the points needed to win thefinal before a fourth series was required. Alida Molander was X-Calibur’s top scorer with 756 over three series and wasled the team to the title. For Spader Dam, the result ended a run of Swedish Championship titles. Theteam from Helsingborg, playing without one of its' key players, NoraJohansson, who is currently at the PWBA Tour, had to settle for silver. Pergamon Turns Final Around Against Alingsås In the men’s final, Team Pergamon won its 17th Swedish Championship gold afterdefeating Team Alingsås. Alingsås, playing its first Swedish Championship final in club history,started strongly and won the opening final match. It was another step forwardfor a team that had reached several semifinals in previous seasons but had notplayed for gold before. Pergamon responded in the second match, winning 13-7 to level the final. The deciding match then belonged to the more experienced Partille team.Pergamon won 15-5 and secured the title, taking revenge for last year’s finalloss against Team Clan. Seventeen-year-old Erik Larsson played a major role in the deciding match.Despite making his first appearance in this type of playoff pressure, Larssontopped the individual standings with 932. Mathias Ankerdal followed closely with 925, and together with Larsson formedthe strongest pair of the deciding match. For Alingsås, James Blomgren led the team with 914, while Emanuel Jonssonfollowed with 849. 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South Africa will return to the European Women’s Championship in 2026 aftermore than a decade away from the event. The Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa has announced the National Teamroster that will represent the country at the 2026 European Women’s BowlingChampionships in Odense, Denmark. South Africa last competed in the European Women’s Championship in 2012, whenthe event was held at Dolfijn Bowling in Tilburg, Netherlands. The 2026 edition will therefore mark South Africa’s first appearance in thetournament in 14 years. This year, South Africa will be represented by six experienced bowlers:Stacey-Lee Hooper, Roxanne Hechter, Kimeshnee Govender, Caren Eames, AmandaGrove’, and Shanna Mae Cannon. The European Women’s Bowling Championships 2026 will take place at OdenseBowling Center from June 12 to June 20. National teams will compete acrosssingles, doubles, trios, team, all-events, and masters disciplines. At the beginning of April, Sweden also announced its roster for the EuropeanWomen’s Championships. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now A total of 114 athletes from 21 member federations are expected to participatethis year. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/south-africa-2026-european-womens-bowling-championships-team/#article","headline": "South Africa Announces Team for 2026 European Women's Bowling Championships","description": "South Africa returns to the European Women's Bowling Championships after 14 years. Meet the six bowlers representing the national team in Odense, Denmark.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-05-15T21:00:00+03:00","dateModified": "2026-05-15T21:00:00+03:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/south-africa-2026-european-womens-bowling-championships-team"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/south-africa-2026-european-womens-bowling-championships-team/#event","name": "2026 European Women's Bowling Championships","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-12","endDate": "2026-06-20","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Odense Bowling Center","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Odense","addressCountry": "DK"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Stacey-Lee Hooper" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Roxanne Hechter" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Kimeshnee Govender" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Caren Eames" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Amanda Grove’" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Shanna Mae Cannon" }],"description": "The 2026 European Women's Bowling Championships featuring 114 athletes from 21 member federations competing in Odense, Denmark."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/south-africa-2026-european-womens-bowling-championships-team/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who is on the South African team for the 2026 European Women's Bowling Championships?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "South Africa will be represented by six experienced bowlers: Stacey-Lee Hooper, Roxanne Hechter, Kimeshnee Govender, Caren Eames, Amanda Grove’, and Shanna Mae Cannon."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When and where are the 2026 European Women's Bowling Championships?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The 2026 European Women's Bowling Championships will take place at the Odense Bowling Center in Odense, Denmark, from June 12 to June 20, 2026."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When did South Africa last compete in the European Women’s Bowling Championships?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "South Africa last competed in the event 14 years ago, during the 2012 championships held at Dolfijn Bowling in Tilburg, Netherlands."}}]}]}

The International Hammer Challenge 2026 is still a few months away, but thefield is already starting to take shape. More than 120 players from 13 countries have already registered for the tournament,which will take place from August 14 to 23, 2026, at Tali Bowl in Helsinki,Finland. International Hammer Challenge 2026 For many bowlers, the International Hammer Challenge has become one of thekey late-summer tournaments in Europe. It brings together players fromdifferent countries, offers a strong prize fund, and gives competitors a fulltournament week at one of Europe’s best-known bowling venues. International Hammer Challenge one of Europe’s best-known bowling venues Tali Bowl has hosted many major events over the years, and its long historymakes it a familiar stop for both Finnish and international players. InAugust, it will once again become the center of attention for bowlers lookingto test themselves in Helsinki. The 2026 International Hammer Challenge will feature a total prize fund of€52,380, with €7,000 awarded to the winner. Meanwhile, players reaching the B-final willalso receive a gift card to the 2027 Brunswick Ballmaster Open. Brunswick Ballmaster Open Last year, the International Hammer Challenge gathered 286 participants, making it one of thelargest bowling events in Finland. Petteri Salonen won the 2025 title afteradvancing from the seniors qualification and continuing his run through thefinal rounds. In the championship match, he defeated Alex Joki, who alsostarted his path from the B-final. Petteri Salonen won the 2025 title International Hammer Challenge 2026 Spots are still available! Secure your squad today and compete against top bowlers! Secure Your Squad This year’s edition will again include extra prize opportunities through the300eXtra, 250eXtra, and No250eXtra challenges. These side events give playersmore ways to win during the tournament week, even outside the main finalstages. Players who want to compete at theInternational Hammer Challenge 2026 can still secure their squad through theofficial entry system. official entry system More details about the format, squads, prize fund, and tournament informationcan be found on theInternational Hammer Challenge 2026 tournament page. International Hammer Challenge 2026 tournament page {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/international-hammer-challenge-2026-preview/#article","headline": "International Hammer Challenge 2026 Preview: Field Takes Shape for Helsinki","description": "Preview of the International Hammer Challenge 2026 taking place at Tali Bowl in Helsinki, Finland. Learn about the dates, €52,380 prize fund, and how to register.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-05-15T15:30:00+03:00","dateModified": "2026-05-15T15:30:00+03:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/international-hammer-challenge-2026-preview"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/international-hammer-challenge-2026-preview/#event","name": "International Hammer Challenge 2026","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-08-14","endDate": "2026-08-23","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Tali Bowl","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Helsinki","addressCountry": "FI"}},"description": "The 2026 International Hammer Challenge, one of Europe's key late-summer bowling tournaments, featuring a €52,380 prize fund."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/international-hammer-challenge-2026-preview/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "When and where is the International Hammer Challenge 2026?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The International Hammer Challenge 2026 will take place from August 14 to 23, 2026, at Tali Bowl in Helsinki, Finland."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the prize fund for the International Hammer Challenge 2026?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The 2026 International Hammer Challenge features a total prize fund of €52,380, with €7,000 awarded to the winner."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the International Hammer Challenge last year?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Petteri Salonen won the 2025 International Hammer Challenge after advancing from the seniors qualification and defeating Alex Joki in the championship match."}}]}]}