After 13 years of international competition, Pontus Andersson has announced that he is ending his bowling career. The 30-year-old bowler confirmed that he will step away from competitive bowlingand begin a new chapter in his life. In a message shared on social media, Pontus Andersson wrote that he has beenblessed to travel around the world and compete internationally, but it is nowtime for a change. social media From June 1, he plans to move to Doha, Qatar, where he will work with theQatar Youth Bowling Team. During his career, Pontus Andersson represented Sweden at both youth and men'schampionships. He collected 23 international medals, including seven golds,while wearing the Swedish national team colors. Among his latest results was a team gold medal at the 2025 European Men’sChampionships in Aalborg. Later that year, Pontus Andersson won three medalsat the 2025 IBF World Championships in Hong Kong, including two golds. 2025 IBF World Championships in Hong Kong In 2025, Pontus Andersson also won the inaugural PBA Sweden regional event,the PBA Sweden Chameleon Jönköping Open. The victory marked a historic momentas the first PBA Sweden regional title. PBA Sweden Chameleon Jönköping Open His announcement comes just months after James Blomgren also confirmed that heis stepping down from the Swedish National Bowling Team. stepping down from the Swedish National Bowling Team The article will be updated once we receive a comment from Pontus Andersson.

Alvin Kvarnstöm secured his second consecutive PBA Sweden title by winning theViper Malmö Open. The victory marks back-to-back titles on the 2026 PBA SwedenTour. Kvarnstöm alsoclaimed title at the season opener PBA Sweden Wolf Nässjö in October. claimed title at the season opener PBA Sweden Wolf Nässjö in October In the stepladder finals, No. 2 seed Kvarnstöm defeated No. 1 seed NoelHaglund Torgersen in the championship match 242-215.Kvarnstömopened the final with seven consecutive strikes, taking an early lead. Hemaintained that advantage through the rest of the match to secure the title. Before reaching the final, Kvarnstöm had to survive a tight semifinal againstNo. 4 seed Albin Lindberg. Their match ended in a 236-236 tie, forcing afour-shot rolloff. Kvarnstöm advanced after X X X 9 - X X X 8 to earn hisplace in the championship match. The stepladder began with Lindberg facing No. 3 seed Joachim Karlsson.Lindberg delivered a near-perfect performance, defeating Karlsson 299-248. Itmarked Karlsson’s second fourth-place finish of the season. In October, healso finished fourth at the PBA Sweden Wolf Nässjö. The Viper Malmö Open is part of the 2026 PBA Sweden Tour, a series of regionalevents leading up to the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters. The tour currentlyincludes four scheduled stops, with a possible fifth event to be added.The top three players in the season points standings will earn eligibility forthe TBA. The overall points leader will qualify for the 2026 PBA RegionalPlayers Invitational. One regular and one senior player will receiveinvitations. Each tournament winner on the PBA Sweden Tour also earns an internationalinvitation to the 2027 PBA World Series of Bowling. In addition, winnerssecure a guaranteed place in the finals of the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters.The winner of the SLLM will earn a PBA National title and qualify for the 2027PBA Tournament of Champions. The next stop on the2026 PBA Sweden Tour willbe the PBA Sweden Shark Stockholm, scheduled for April 2-4 in Sweden’scapital. 2026 PBA Sweden Tour

From August 30 to September 6, 2026, Haarlem will once again become one of thekey youth bowling destinations as the4th Storm Junior Dutch Opentakes over the brand-new Bison Bowling Haarlem. 4th Storm Junior Dutch Open For the fourth edition, the tournament organizers and the main sponsor -Storm Bowling -will not only deliver high-level competition, but also plan additionalactivities designed to help young athletes expand their bowling knowledge. Storm Bowling While full details will be announced closer to the event, the goal is clear:make the week in Haarlem more than just a youth tournament. Registration is open - grab your spot! Building on a Strong 2025 Edition The tournamentreturns after a memorable 2025 editionthat brought together more than 70 talented youth bowlers from across Europe. returns after a memorable 2025 edition Last year, the Storm Junior Dutch Open featured three age divisions – Under15, 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 – covering athletes from the youngest category (bornafter June 30, 2012) up to competitors aged 25. Open to athletes from all across the globe, the event continues to serve as aserious competitive platform for bowling's next generation. All categories will play: 6 games of qualification4-game semi-finals (top six advance, scores carried forward)3-game finals (top four advance)1-game in Masters, where scores reset and only the highest single gamedecides the Masters champion – one for boys, one for girls 6 games of qualification 4-game semi-finals (top six advance, scores carried forward) 3-game finals (top four advance) 1-game in Masters, where scores reset and only the highest single gamedecides the Masters champion – one for boys, one for girls Learning Beyond the Lanes The 2026 edition of the Storm Junior Dutch Open will also offer activities offthe lanes. Storm's Matt McNiel will be present in Haarlem to host two educationalseminars during the week. Storm's Matt McNiel These sessions are designed to give young athletes deeper insight into modernbowling equipment, lane play, and performance development. For manyparticipants, this will be a rare opportunity to learn directly from a PBAprofessional and one of the leading figures in the bowling industry. A Non-Urethane Challenge One of the defining features of the 2026 edition is the non-urethane rule. Urethane balls are not allowed, adding a clear strategic dimension. Youngathletes will have to control transition, adjust angles, and manage reactionwithout relying on urethane shapes. It places the focus on lane play,versatility, and shot execution. For a youth tournament, that emphasis onskill development feels intentional. A New Home: Bison Bowling Haarlem The 2026 edition will take place inside the brand-new Bison Bowling Haarlem –a completely rebuilt venue that marks a new chapter for one of theNetherlands’ most established bowling centres. After years of preparation, construction of the new complex began in early2025. One year later, a modern entertainment building now stands in place,ready to welcome bowlers from across the globe. The centre features 16 bowlinglanes equipped with high-quality AMF equipment, including AMF SPL surfaces,AMF Edge Freefall pinsetters, and Qubica scoring. Prize Fund and Structure The prize fund is fixed but increases depending on total entries, with Stormbowling balls, accessories, andVIS Sportwear tournament shirtsawarded to top finishers in each category. VIS Sportwear tournament shirts Depending on participation numbers, the total prize pool can reach up to€6,735 across all divisions. More Than Just Scores Qualification squads begin on August 30, with final rounds scheduled forSeptember 6, ending with the Masters and medal ceremony. For many players, this week in Haarlem will not just be about scores. It willbe about testing themselves against international competition, buildingfriendships, and gaining experience that shapes their future in the sport. Registration is now open, so secure your spot while places are stillavailable.

For the first time, Bratislava will host the All Stars Youth Series, a youthbowling tournament created to give young athletes a true internationalcompetition experience in the heart of Europe. From August 27 to 30, 2026, young bowlers from across the continent will meetat BNC Hotel – Restaurant – Bowling for four days of competition in an eventthat is designed specifically for youth players who want more than justanother weekend tournament. With Youth in Mind The All Stars Youth Series was launched in response to a clear gap in Europeanbowling. In many parts of Central and Southern Europe, opportunities for youth bowlersto compete in dedicated, affordable international events are still limited.The organizers, who work closely with youth athletes through their BowlingYouth Club program, decided to create a tournament that focuses fully onplayers up to the age of 21. The goal is simple. Give young bowlers a place to compete against their peers,gain confidence, and experience what tournament bowling really feels like. According to the organizers, this kind of environment helps players grow notonly as athletes, but also as part of the wider bowling community. "As our Bowling Youth Club isworking closely with youth athletes and there are missing, affordabletournaments in this part of Europe for youth, we have decided to create aseries of tournaments especially for youth players up to 21 years, to createlong term friendships and develop youth bowling around the whole Europe," saysLenka Šulková, founder of BYC and the All Stars Youth Series organizer. Bowling Youth Club Every Kid Is an All Star According to the All Stars Youth Series organizers, the tournament pays a hugeattention to the youth players. The name of the tournament reflects that idea.Every participant is treated as an All Star. For many young players, stepping onto the lanes against bowlers of the sameage already takes courage. The All Stars Youth Series aims to support thatstep and turn it into a positive, memorable experience. "Today, it is often easier for kids to play against adults than againstplayers of the same age. We recognize this, and that’s why we want to giveyoung bowlers the opportunity to compete, learn through this experience, andcreate great memories with us." Competition Format The All Stars Youth Series 2026 is an individual open event for players up toU21, divided into four categories: U14 Boys and GirlsU17 BoysU21 BoysCombined U17 and U21 Girls U14 Boys and Girls U17 Boys U21 Boys Combined U17 and U21 Girls Qualification consists of two blocks of five games, each played on a differentoil pattern. The total score of ten games determines the standings, with up totwo re-entries allowed per player. The top 16 athletes in each categoryadvance to the final stages. Final Step 1 is played over three games total pinfall, with eight playersmoving on. Final Step 2 adds another three games with pinfall carried over,reducing the field to four finalists. The final stage is a stepladder format,where single-game matches decide the champion in each category. This structure allows more players to reach the finals and keeps thecompetition open and engaging until the very end. All categories follow thesame format. More about the format and other details can be found here. Additional Activities Alongside competition on the lanes, players can expect interaction withbowling equipment suppliers and coaches, information about possible U.S.scholarship pathways, and prizes focused on long-term development rather thanprize money. A social event on Saturday evening is planned to bring participants togetherin a relaxed setting, helping young athletes connect beyond the competition. The organizers emphasize that results are not the only focus. The tournamentis about learning, adapting to different conditions, and building confidencein a competitive but supportive environment. Registration Now Open Young bowlers of all levels are welcome. Whether a player is chasing resultsor simply looking for international experience, the All Stars Youth Seriesoffers a chance to be part of something created specifically for youthbowling. The tournament runs from August 27 to 30, 2026. Registration for the All Stars Youth Series 2026 is already open and availableatbowl4u.com bowl4u.com Register now! Why Bratislava Bratislava offers a central and easy-to-reach location for internationalplayers. The city provides a calm tournament setting, while the venue itselfallows athletes to focus fully on competition. With everything taking placeunder one roof, players, coaches, and families can stay connected throughoutthe event. With four days of competition, an international field, and a clear focus ondevelopment, Bratislava is set to become a key stop on the youth bowlingcalendar this summer.

Austria secured the gold medal in the women’s doubles competition at theEuropean Grand Senior Championships in Vienna. In qualification Austria's duet - Gerda Hauska and Monika Schmotz, finishedfourth with 2193 total, just four pins ahead of Israel's double. Englad's ianeJohnson and Angie Brown finished in the top position with 2311, while Germanyand Italy took second and third. Host nation Austria faced Englandin the first semifinal, while Italy met Germany in the second. With a hugesupport from the crowd, Austria advanced to the final after defeating Englandin a tight match 375–353. In the other semifinal, Italy’s Rosalba Memmola Barsanofia and Maria Tirelliearned their place in the final by overcoming Germany’s Martina Beckel andMartina Becker, winning the match 414–371. The final saw Austria and Italy meet for the gold medal. After a low scoringsemifinal, Austria found a better rythm, with Hauska scoring 234, whileSchmotz added 191, producing the highest score of the finals, and winning thechampionship match 425–360. The European Grand Senior Championships continue in Vienna with the team eventqualification. Today players will bowl first three qualification games in bothmen and women competition. Tomorrow, the final three qualification games willbe played, followed by semifinals and finals.

Finland has won the men’s doubles gold medal at the 1st European Grand SeniorChampionship 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Erkki Koivuranta and LeifTuomisalo delivered the winning performance in a dramatic final that requireda roll-off to decide the title. The men’s doubles competition was held on Tuesday at Plus Bowling Vienna aspart of the first-ever European Grand Senior Championship. Koivuranta and Tuomisalo finished qualification in second place overall with2594 total, earning a spot in the medal rounds. Germany’s Peter Knopp and RalfGräwe led the standings with 2652 total. England and France took third andfourth position. In the semifinals, Finland faced England’s Steve Carnall and Gordon Humphries.The match was close, with England holding a slight lead entering the lastframes, but Finland make crucial strikes to take a 419-404 win and a place inthe final. Qualification leaders Peter Knopp and Ralf Gräwe advanced to the final afterdefeating France’s Serge Frouvelle and Yvan Augustin 431-416 in the secondsemifinal. The gold medal match between Finland and Germany was the most dramatic one sofar. Germany entered the final frame with a clear advantage, but missed keyshots opened the door for Finland. Finland used that chance and the game endedin a tie 434–434, forcing a roll-off. The first round finished level at 19–19. In the second round, Finland gained anarrow edge and secured the gold medal by a single pin, winning the roll-off18–17. The victory in doubles is the first medal performance for Finland at theEuropean Grand Senior Championships. Earlier in February,Slovakia’s Anton ZoricakandBelgium's Patricia Vezzutook gold in Singles event. Slovakia’s Anton Zoricak Belgium's Patricia Vezzu Competition in Vienna continues on Wednesday with the women’s doubles event,as the championships run through February 8.

Belgium’s Patricia Vezzu has won the gold medal in the Women’s Singles eventat the first European Grand Senior Championships 2026. The competition took place on Monday in Vienna, Austria, marking anothermilestone in the history of the new bowling event for 65+ players in Europe. After six qualifying games, 55 senior athletes competed for a place in the semifinals, with only the top four advancing. Germany’s Martina Beckel led the standings with a total score of 1229 (204.8 average). In the semifinals, she faced Iceland’s Gudny Gunnarsdottir, the No. 4 seed, who advanced with a total of 1177. Beckel controlled the match throughout and won 202–159 to secure a place in the final. The second semi-final featured Belgium’s Patricia Vezzu, who advanced after finishing second in qualification, against Germany’s Martina Becker. Like Beckel in the first semi-final, Vezzu also booked her spot in the title match with a solid 200–167 victory. Yesterday, Slovakia’s Anton Zoricak claimed gold in the Men’s Singles event. The European Grand Senior Championships 2026 continue on Tuesday with theMen’s Doubles event, as competition carries on in Vienna.

Elitserien returned with a full weekend of action across Sweden, featuringeight tightly contested matches. BK Full House climbed to the top of thestandings after a dominant win over Clan, who recovered with a victory againstGöta. Meanwhile, AIK’s momentum continued, and Kaskad managed a dramatic comebackdraw in Köping. Let’s take a closer look at how all the action unfolded lastweekend. Saturday Matches Overview Stureby BK – AIK BK H 8–11 AIK got their revenge and took a big step forward in the standings with a roadwin over Stureby. A strong start saw AIK take control early with two 4–1series wins. The match was all but over after three series, as AIK ran aheadwith an 11–3 lead. Even though Stureby took all five points in the finalseries, the result was already decided. Elliot Crosby led AIK with 951, closely followed by Wilmer Kvarnström (924).Stureby’s Tommy Wendel was the top scorer of the match with 1023, including a299 game. Team Pergamon BC – Team Alingsås BC 10–10 The highly anticipated top clash ended in a dramatic draw. Alingsås won allthree games and held a 10–5 lead going into the final series, but Pergamondelivered a stunning 5–0 sweep to steal a point. Jesper Svensson led the home team with 929, while James Blomgren (915) andLucas Fjällborg (899) were best for Alingsås. Team Clan Nässjö BK – BK Kaskad 13–7 The defending champions showed strong form at home after a slow start. Kaskadled 6–4 after two high-scoring series, but Clan dominated the second half,conceding just one point across the final two series. Emil Svensson scored 959, and Alfred Berggren added 892. Kaskad’s TeodorSamuelsson shone with 1007, while Joel Lothigius rolled a 300 game to finishwith 933. BK Full House – IS Göta 11–9 BK Full House were pushed to the limit by IS Göta in a back-and-forth battle.Göta nearly escaped with a draw, but a late double from Tim Stampe in thefinal frame gave Full House the lane point they needed to clinch the win bythree pins. JD Mortensen (869) and Richard Teece (868) led Full House. Dan Harding toppedGöta’s scoring with 902. Sunday Match Recap IKW/Köping BK – BK Kaskad 10–10 The match in Köping was one of the most exciting of the weekend, with bothteams passing 7300 total pins. Köping led 9–6, but Kaskad closed strong with a4–1 final series to secure the draw. Filip Wilhelmsson led all players with 1003. Carl Eklund topped Köping with969. BK Full House – Team Clan Nässjö BK 14–6 Full House overwhelmed Clan early, winning the first three series 4–1, 5–0,and 4–1 to decide the match before the final set. Mik Stampe led Full House with 901. Clan’s William Berggren posted the highestindividual score with 924. Bodens BS – Stureby BK 8–12 Stureby rebounded from Saturday’s loss with a confident away win, leading fromstart to finish and sealing the result with a 4–1 final series. Dennis Eklund scored 861 for Stureby, while Philip Strandgren led Bodens with862. IS Göta – Team Clan Nässjö BK 8–12 In the final match of the weekend, Team Clan bounced back strongly. Aftertrailing early, they won the next three series to take the victory. Anton Andersson led Göta with 938, while William Berggren guided Clan with900. Elitserien Standings (After February 1, 2026)TeamGPWDLPoints WonTotal PointsBK Full House15915146–15219Team Clan Nässjö BK13904144–11418Team Pergamon BC14824148–12818Team Alingsås BC12813136–10117BK Cascade15627159–13914Stureby BK16619140–17613Bodens BS13526120–13812AIK BK H12417116–1229IKW/Köping BK13337115–1449IS Göta13319123–1337 Elitserien Standings (After February 1, 2026) TeamGPWDLPoints WonTotal Points Team GP W D L Points Won Total Points BK Full House15915146–15219Team Clan Nässjö BK13904144–11418Team Pergamon BC14824148–12818Team Alingsås BC12813136–10117BK Cascade15627159–13914Stureby BK16619140–17613Bodens BS13526120–13812AIK BK H12417116–1229IKW/Köping BK13337115–1449IS Göta13319123–1337 BK Full House15915146–15219 BK Full House 15 9 1 5 146–152 19 Team Clan Nässjö BK13904144–11418 Team Clan Nässjö BK 13 9 0 4 144–114 18 Team Pergamon BC14824148–12818 Team Pergamon BC 14 8 2 4 148–128 18 Team Alingsås BC12813136–10117 Team Alingsås BC 12 8 1 3 136–101 17 BK Cascade15627159–13914 BK Cascade 15 6 2 7 159–139 14 Stureby BK16619140–17613 Stureby BK 16 6 1 9 140–176 13 Bodens BS13526120–13812 Bodens BS 13 5 2 6 120–138 12 AIK BK H12417116–1229 AIK BK H 12 4 1 7 116–122 9 IKW/Köping BK13337115–1449 IKW/Köping BK 13 3 7 115–144 9 IS Göta13319123–1337 IS Göta 13 3 1 9 123–133 7

The first medal of the European Grand Senior Championships 2026 has been given away inVienna, Austria, with Slovakia’s Anton Zoricak claiming gold in the Men’sSingles event. European Grand Senior Championships 2026 Zoricak secured the historic first title of the new European championshipafter a strong performance in the final, closing the match against England'sKim Johnson 267-195. Zoricak led the whole match, scoring a seven-bagger andputting the title out of reach for Johnson. Qualification was led by Austria’s Wolfgang Hauska, who topped the standingswith a total score of 1,358 pins over six games, averaging 226.3. Hauskaearned the top seed heading into the final stages, but lost to England's KimJohnson in the semifinal 204-194. Meanwhile, Zoricak defeated Slovenia's BojanKlarič in a very close game 178-175. The Men’s Singles event featured a total of 84 Grand Senior bowlers fromacross Europe. The Grand Senior Championships 2026 mark the first edition of this newEuropean Bowling Federation event, created for athletes aged 65 and above.The championships run from January 30 to February 8 at Plus Bowling Vienna. A total of 21 federations are taking part in the championships. Action at the Grand Senior Championships continues tomorrow with the startof the Women’s Singles competition, as more medals are set to be awarded inVienna.

The UK Tenpin Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, recognizing threeindividuals for their long-standing contributions to the sport. The new inductees include Alan Keddie, Keira Reay, and Dave Steiner. Alan Keddie has been selected in the men’s category after many years ofsuccess in international and domestic competition. He becomes the firstScottish bowler to be inducted into the UK Tenpin Hall of Fame. His careerincludes medal performances at European Senior Championships and the SeniorWorld Championships, along with wins across several other European events. Keira Reay has been chosen in the women’s category and is the youngestinductee so far. She is being honored mainly for her youth career, whichincluded multiple medals at European Youth Championships and strong results atworld-level youth events. Her performances during her teenage years placed heramong the most successful youth bowlers produced in the UK. Dave Steiner will be inducted in the Distinguished Service category. Hisrecognition reflects decades of work supporting bowling away from competition.His involvement spans military bowling, coaching, event organization, leaguedevelopment, and governance roles within British tenpin bowling. He has alsoserved in leadership positions and contributed to the growth of structuredcompetition across the country. The selection process for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was carried out bythe Hall of Fame committee, which reviewed nominations and career recordsbefore voting. The UK Tenpin Hall of Fame honors individuals whose achievements and servicehave helped shape the sport since its early years in the country. The 2026 inductees will officially join the UK Tenpin Hall of Fame during nextyear’s induction ceremony.

Three Storm-sponsored bowling tournaments will be connected through a newjoint ranking system during the 2026 season, known as the Thunder Ranking. The ranking will combine results from three major events across Finland,Sweden, and Norway, with players earning Thunder Ranking points at each stop. The Thunder Ranking is designed to reward consistent performance acrossmultiple international events and will offer both prize money and valuableexemptions for the 2027 season. Thunder Ranking Events – 2026 The three tournaments included in the Thunder Ranking are: Storm 4th No Urethane OpenApril 13–26, 2026Lahti, FinlandStorm Lucky Larsen MastersAugust 21–31, 2026Helsingborg, SwedenNorwegian Open by StormAugust 29 – September 6, 2026Sarpsborg, Norway Storm 4th No Urethane OpenApril 13–26, 2026Lahti, Finland Storm 4th No Urethane Open Storm Lucky Larsen MastersAugust 21–31, 2026Helsingborg, Sweden Storm Lucky Larsen Masters Norwegian Open by StormAugust 29 – September 6, 2026Sarpsborg, Norway Norwegian Open by Storm Players who compete in these events will automatically collect Thunder Rankingpoints based on their performances in each tournament. Why the Thunder Ranking Was Created According to Martin Larsen, Head of Aftermarket & Consumer Sales inScandinavia at Bowltech and one of the organizers of the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters, theThunder Ranking was created to reward commitment and provide new opportunitiesfor certain tournament formats.“Bowltech and Storm like to rewardbowlers who bowl a lot. Also, at the moment there’s no way for tournamentsusing the 78 hardness rule or ‘no urethane’ to attend on the European BowingTour, this is something new for those tournaments.”The ThunderRanking also represents a closer connection between the three tournamentsinvolved, supported by Storm and Bowltwech.“Bowltech and Stormsupports those 3 great tournaments and the Thunder Ranking connects them in anew way, they’re all looking to grow and we think that this can be a littlepiece of that puzzle. There’s been some good talk between the 3 events,Bowltwech and Storm, this is a start," Martin Larsen said. Potential for Future Expansion While the Thunder Ranking will debut in 2026, organizers see it as atesting ground for possible future development. “It’s for sure possible that it could grow, 2026 will be year to test itout and at the same time see where the bowling world will go when it comesto hardness rules etc.” 2026 Thunder Ranking Bonus Prize Money At the conclusion of the 2026 season, the top-ranked players will earn bonusprize money: 1st place: €1,0002nd place: €7503rd place: €500 1st place: €1,000 2nd place: €750 3rd place: €500 Thunder Ranking 2027 Exemptions In addition to prize money, the Thunder Ranking will award nine exemptionspots for the 2027 season. Each exemption includes a free first squad entry inall three Storm-sponsored events in 2027, with an estimated value of €400–€450per player. The nine exemption spots will be awarded as follows: Top 5 players in the overall Thunder RankingHighest-ranked womanHighest-ranked +50 player (born 1976 or earlier)Highest-ranked U21 man (born 2005 or later)Highest-ranked U21 woman (born 2005 or later) Top 5 players in the overall Thunder Ranking Highest-ranked woman Highest-ranked +50 player (born 1976 or earlier) Highest-ranked U21 man (born 2005 or later) Highest-ranked U21 woman (born 2005 or later) A New Incentive Across Storm Events By linking three major tournaments under one ranking system, the ThunderRanking adds an extra competitive layer to the 2026 season. Players areencouraged not only to perform well in individual events, but also to competeconsistently across multiple international stops. Entries are now open for the Storm 4th No Urethane Open. Registration for the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters and the Norwegian Open byStorm will follow later in the year. Follow the updates onBowlingLife's Tournament Finder page. Entries are now open for the Storm 4th No Urethane Open BowlingLife's Tournament Finder page

The European Grand Senior Championships 2026 will begin tomorrow in Vienna,Austria, marking the first edition of this new continental event for Seniorathletes. The championships will run from January 30 to February 8and are organized by the European Bowling Federation. A total of 21 federations are taking part in the event. The field includes 80male athletes and 54 female athletes, all aged 65 and above. All games will be played at Plus Bowling Vienna. The venue is well known onthe international bowling calendar and has previously hosted events such asEuropean Senior Championships, European Youth Championships, European Men’sand Women’s Championships, and the Champions Cup. The lane condition for the European Grand Senior Championships 2026 will beset at 41 feet, with a possible variation of plus or minus one foot. The finallane pattern details will be confirmed during the Team Managers Meeting onFriday evening. The competition format follows a structure similar to all EuropeanChampionships. The event starts with six games of singles, followed by sixgames of doubles. The third section is the team event, which consists of sixgames played in two blocks of three. In each section, the top four teams orplayers from the preliminary rounds advance to the semifinals. First placefaces fourth, while second place meets third. The winners move on to aone-game final, while the semifinal losers are awarded bronze medals. All-Events medals will be decided after the completion of the singles,doubles, and team events, based on a total of 18 games. In addition, the top 24 bowlers from the preliminary standings will qualifyfor the individual Masters finals.