BowlingGP and the All Stars Youth Series (ASYS) have announced a new partnershipaimed at creating more international opportunities for young bowlers acrossEurope. BowlingGP All Stars Youth Series The collaboration connects two youth tournament projects: BowlingGP NextGen inFrance and All Stars Youth Series in Slovakia. BowlingGP NextGen All Stars Youth Series The new partnership will allow both organizations to offer additional benefitsto participants and encourage more young athletes to compete internationally. The partnership will begin with special rewards at the All Stars Youth Series, taking place from August 28 to 30 in Bratislava, Slovakia. All Stars Youth Series, The prizes will be linked to BowlingGP's three youth events in the 2026 and 2027 - BowlingGP NextGen Saint-Maximin, BowlingGP team event in Reims Thillois and individual event BowlingGP NextGen in Grand-Quevilly. The exact rewards will remain a surprise for now and will be revealed later by the tournament organizers. BowlingGP NextGen Saint-Maximin BowlingGP team event in Reims Thillois BowlingGP NextGen in Grand-Quevilly “This isn’t just about two tournaments. It’s about building a strongerEuropean youth bowling community,” said Laurent Valcke, Tournament Director ofBowlingGP events. “What convinced us most is that both BowlingGP NextGen andAll Stars are true Under-21 events, giving young athletes a stage of theirown, just as they have in many other sports.” A Shared Vision for Youth Bowling Both tournament projects were created to give young bowlers dedicated eventswhere they can compete against players of a similar age and gain internationalexperience. BowlingGP builds its events around three main pillars: sport, entertainmentand hospitality. Laurent Valcke believes youth tournaments should offer seriouscompetition while also creating an experience that players, families andspectators can enjoy. “We should create more than just a tournament. Every event should feel like ashow, combining plenty of games to reward consistency with an exciting matchplay final where every shot matters, and the atmosphere is just as excitingfor the spectators as it is for the players,” Laurent Valcke said. “We shouldn’t be afraid to think outside the box. If we want bowling to grow,we need formats that are exciting, easy to follow and attractive not only forbowlers, but also for families, friends and people discovering our sport forthe first time. By working together, we can build a calendar of internationalUnder-21 events that young players look forward to every year.” Laurent Valcke sees this collaboration between youth events in France and Slovakia asa small first step that could lead to a major leap forward for youth bowlingin Europe. “Our ambition goes far beyond this first step. We want to build a network ofinternational Under-21 tournaments that actively support each other, promoteone another and create more opportunities for young athletes,” Laurent Valcke said. According to ASYS organizers Lenka Sulkova and PanagiotisVardakis, cooperation between tournament organizers can also help attractsponsors and create more value for them while giving more young bowlers accessto international competition. “By connecting our tournaments, we encourage young athletes to travel, competeand develop in an international environment that challenges them both on andoff the lanes. Working together also gives us greater opportunities to attractsponsors and reduce financial barriers, allowing more talented and hardworkingyoung bowlers to participate,” the organizers said. “This collaboration willhelp create lifelong friendships, cultural exchange and stronger playerdevelopment. Most importantly, it will help develop role-model athletes whoinspire the next generation and attract more children to our sport.” Four Youth Events Across France and Slovakia The All Stars Youth Series 2026 will take place from August 27 to 30 at BNCHotel – Restaurant – Bowling in Bratislava, Slovakia. All Stars Youth Series 2026 The ASYS is open to players up to the age of 21 and features different competitioncategories. Each player will bowl two five-game qualification blocks ondifferent oil patterns before the leading players advance to the final stages. All Stars Youth Series 2026 August 27–30, 2026 | BNC Bowling, Bratislava Test your skill on the international stage! Open to all youth bowlers up to age 21 across different competitive categories! Register Now Organizers have also confirmed that ASYS will return in July 2027, with the exact dates to be announced soon. BowlingGP, meanwhile, will organize three youth events during the 2026–2027 season inFrance. BowlingGP NextGen Saint-Maximin, an individual event, will take place onNovember 28-29 and will offer 12,000 euros in prizes. BowlingGP NextGen Saint-Maximin The other two events will take place in 2027. BowlingGP NextGen Teams Reims Thillois, a unique team event featuring four-player teams, will be held on March 6–7. The season will then continue with the individual BowlingGP NextGen Grand-Quevilly on April 10–11, 2027. 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Italy’s Andrea Mangiacotti won the 2026 Brunswick Madrid Challenge on Sundayat Bowling Chamartín in Madrid, Spain. Mangiacotti entered the final as the No. 1 seed and defeated Sweden’s CarlEklund 224-205 in the championship match. The victory earned theItalian bowler the €5,000. Mangiacotti began his run by finishing eighth in qualification. He posted1,411 in six games, which earned him direct entry into Final Step 3. From there, he continued through the final rounds and secured a place amongthe top eight players. Mangiacotti then moved into the No. 1 seed and earned adirect place in the championship match. Eklund reached the title match after defeating Malta’s Nicolai Mallia 257-176in the semifinal. The 2026 Brunswick Madrid Challenge attracted 177 players from 21 countries. The tournament featured a total prize fund of €36,000. 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

With less than two months to go, the countdown is on for the 4th Storm JuniorDutch Open, running September 4 to 6, 2026, in Haarlem. The world's top junior bowlers are set to land on the Netherlands for threedays of non-urethane competition at a freshly rebranded venue - Marty's Bars& Bowling. For the fourth edition, the tournament organizers and main sponsor, StormBowling, are delivering high level competition alongside a boosted prizestructure for this year's field. THINK YOU CAN WIN IT? Register NOW! Building on a Strong 2025 Edition The tournament returns after a memorable 2025 edition that brought togethermore than 70 talented youth bowlers from across Europe. Last year, the Storm Junior Dutch Open featured three age divisions, Under 15,Under 19, and Under 26. The U15 division was won by Sweden's Charlie Classon, the U19 title went tothe Czech Republic's Matyáš Mňačko, and the U26 division saw ZuzanaKvasničková of the Czech Republic claim the title before later capturing theMasters crown as well, becoming the first female player to win the award. A Youth Event That Keeps Growing The 2026 edition introduces an expanded format with six divisions, three forboys and three for girls, split by age: Category 1 and 2 (Boys/Girls): born after June 30, 2012, ages 8 to 14Category 3 and 4 (Boys/Girls): born after June 30, 2008, ages 15 to 18Category 5 and 6 (Boys/Girls): born after June 30, 2000, ages 19 to 25 Category 1 and 2 (Boys/Girls): born after June 30, 2012, ages 8 to 14 Category 3 and 4 (Boys/Girls): born after June 30, 2008, ages 15 to 18 Category 5 and 6 (Boys/Girls): born after June 30, 2000, ages 19 to 25 Open to all bowlers up to age 25, the event continues to serve as a seriouscompetitive platform for bowling's next generation. All categories play the same format: 6 games of qualification, with up to two re-entries allowed per player4-game semi-finals, where the top six from each category advance with scorescarried forward3-game finals, where the top four advanceA single Masters game, where scores reset to zero and only the highest gamewins, one champion for boys and one for girls 6 games of qualification, with up to two re-entries allowed per player 4-game semi-finals, where the top six from each category advance with scorescarried forward 3-game finals, where the top four advance A single Masters game, where scores reset to zero and only the highest gamewins, one champion for boys and one for girls The Masters winners each take home an exclusive trophy valued at €350, andwhoever bowls the tournament's first 300 game collects an extra €300. A New Look for the Venue: Marty's Bars & Bowling This year’s event will also take place in a venue with a new identity. BisonBowling Haarlem is becoming Marty’s Bars & Bowling, a name that reflectsthe wider experience now built around the center. At the heart of the venue are 16 modern bowling lanes with high-quality AMFequipment, including AMF SPL lane surfaces, AMF Edge Freefall pinsetters andQubica scoring. Alongside the upgraded bowling setup, the center also offersfood, drinks and a more social setting for players, families and visitors. The location remains the same, but the new branding presents the venue as amore complete and modern bowling destination. It keeps the focus on strongplaying conditions, while adding more comfort and atmosphere around thetournament experience. Oil Pattern Bigger Prize Fund for 2026 Prize money scales with total entries in each category, with winners acrossall six divisions taking home Storm bowling balls, accessories, and VISSportwear tournament shirts. The more players register in a division, thelarger that division's prize pool grows. 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The last month of summer in Helsinki will once again bring the heat as one ofFinland’s biggest bowling tournaments returns to Tali Bowl. The International Hammer Challenge will take place from August 14 to 23,bringing together players from at least 14 countries for more than a week ofcompetition at one of Europe’s best-known bowling venues. More than 190 players have already registered, and the field is still growing.There is a good reason for that. The tournament will feature a total prizefund of €52,380, with €7,000 going to the champion. Format This year’s format again gives players several ways to fight their way intothe final stages. Qualification is played over six games, with entries andre-entries available. The top players from the general standings move into theA-final, while more places are available through Senior, Standard and Youthcategories in the B-final. From there, the tournament turns into match play. Players must keep winning tostay alive, first through best-of-three and best-of-five matches, before thefinal stages move into one-game matches. The champion will be decided in aone-game title match. 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 Last year, Petteri Salonen took the IHC title after one of the most emotionalruns of the tournament. The 50-year-old advanced from the seniorsqualification and fought his way through the final rounds before defeatingSweden’s Alex Joki 228-211 in the title match to seal the biggest individualopen-title win of his career. Petteri Salonen took the IHC title Moreover, the 2026 IHC edition will also include extra prize opportunitiesthrough the 300eXtra, 250eXtra and No250eXtra challenges. These side eventsgive players more chances to win prizes during the week, even outside the mainfinal stages. 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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. Subscribe Now A Bigger Spotlight Before EYC 2027 The timeline becomes even more interesting when looking ahead. In March 2027, Løvvang Bowling Center will host the European YouthChampionships, bringing many of the best young bowlers in Europe to Denmark. That gives Aalborg a unique position. Within less than a year, the center willhost a historic European tournament, the return of one of the world’s biggestopen events, and a major championship for the next generation. More Than a Comeback That is why the Brunswick Euro Challenge return feels bigger than onetournament. Of course, the event itself will carry the main headlines in August. But thewider story is already being written. Løvvang Bowling Center is building aserious international profile. 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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."}}]}]}