Bowling will not return to The World Games in 2029, having beenleft out of the confirmed programme of 36 sports in Karlsruhe, Germany. left out of the confirmed programme of 36 sports in Karlsruhe, Germany Yet the specific reasons behind that decision are still not fully clear. Evenfor the International Bowling Federation (IBF) itself. In April,bowling was still under consideration. According to a statement shared with BowlingLife by IBF CEO MichaelSeymour, the federation received a letter on September 2, 2026 fromInternational World Games Association (IWGA) President Anna Arzhanovaconfirming that bowling would not be included. bowling was still under consideration The letter explained that the IWGA had spent more than four months trying tosecure bowling’s inclusion, but the Karlsruhe organisers had rejected itsproposals. The reasons for their decision are what the IBF is still trying to understand. “I have requested a meeting with the IWGA to better understand the reasonsbehind the Organising Committee's position and, in particular, the principalfactors that prevented Bowling from being accommodated,” Seymour toldBowlingLife. What does the IWGA say about the reasons? IWGA Communications Director Camille Bastin said to BowlingLife's ErikasJansonas that the assessment involved sporting, operational, strategic andorganisational considerations. “The final programme was determined jointly by the IWGA and the LocalOrganising Committee, with the LOC’s input and considerations around theoverall programme and local context forming part of the process.” “Ultimately, bowling was not included in the final programme. This reflectsthe overall assessment and balance of the programme, rather than a singlerequirement that the sport or its governing body failed to meet.” Maybe the same issues as before? This is not the first time bowling has been left out of The World Games.Therefore the natural question was whether this was similar circumstancessurrounding bowling’sexclusion from the 2025 Games, when the IWGAcited an inability to communicate with the IBF during the debriefing andapplication processes. exclusion from the 2025 Games cited an inability to communicate with the IBF during the debriefing andapplication processes “While lessons from previous editions are naturally part of the IWGA’sexperience, we would not characterise the decision as being based on the samespecific issues that arose in relation to the 2025 programme.” The IWGA also described changes in its relationship with the federation: “There were improvements in the relationship and communication between theIWGA and the IBF during the selection process for The World Games 2029. TheIBF also underwent organisational and structural changes between the selectionprocesses for 2025 and 2029, including changes within its staff, whichcontributed to a different working relationship.” IBF SEO also said the IBF had fulfilled its obligations to the IWGA. “Throughout, we responded to all requirements, provided the informationrequested within the applicable deadlines and engaged in meetings anddiscussions with the IWGA in relation to both our application and thepotential inclusion of Bowling in Karlsruhe 2029,” Seymour said. Can bowling work towards a return? The World Games train has left Karlsruhe station without bowling on board. Allthe sport’s leaders can do now is consider how to secure a place at the nextWorld Games. Asked what concrete changes would secure a return, the IWGA made clear thatthere is no guaranteed route back. "For bowling, as for any sport seeking inclusion, it will therefore be important to demonstrate continued alignment with these criteria and with the strategic direction of the IWGA, while maintaining strong engagement with the IWGA and providing complete and timely information throughout the application and selection process.""The programme selection also takes into account the overall composition and balance of the Games, including the sporting, operational and strategic considerations relevant to each edition and each Host City. As such, meeting the applicable criteria does not in itself guarantee inclusion in a particular edition," IWGA Communications Director Camille Bastin said. IWGA assured that it remains committed to dialogue with its member federations andto considering bowling for future editions. For now, one key question remains: how can the IBF identify what needs to change for a future return without clear feedback on the specific reasons for bowling’s exclusion? 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David Krol won the 28th DSD Samho Korea Cup International Open on Monday,defeating Mexico’s Arturo Quintero 237-197 in the championship match atBowltopia in Yongin, South Korea. The American opened the final with a double and took control early beforeclosing out the victory on September 7. Krol earned over $44,500 from thetournament’s $222,800 individual prize fund. Six bowlers reached the televised finals, where they were divided into twothree-player shootouts. The winner of each group advanced to the championshipmatch. Krol won the first shootout with 205, finishing ahead of South Korea’s LeeJeongsik with 193 and Kim Yeonghwan with 172. Quintero moved on from the secondgroup after facing Chris Via and South Korea’s Lim Seungwon. The tournament brought together 400 bowlers from 17 countries. The competition was held fromSeptember 3-7 at Bowltopia. Krol finished seventh in PBA Tour points this season. 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/david-krol-wins-28th-dsd-samho-korea-cup/#article","headline": "David Krol Wins 28th DSD Samho Korea Cup","description": "David Krol defeated Arturo Quintero 237-197 to win the 28th DSD Samho Korea Cup and its 60 million won top prize in South Korea.","datePublished": "2026-09-07T14:57:58+03:00","dateModified": "2026-09-07T14:57:58+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/david-krol-wins-28th-dsd-samho-korea-cup"},"about": [{"@type": "Person","name": "David Krol"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Arturo Quintero"},{"@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/david-krol-wins-28th-dsd-samho-korea-cup/#event"}]},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/david-krol-wins-28th-dsd-samho-korea-cup/#event","name": "28th DSD Samho Korea Cup International Open Bowling Tournament","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-09-03","endDate": "2026-09-07","eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventCompleted","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Bowltopia","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Yongin","addressCountry": "KR"}},"competitor": [{"@type": "Person","name": "David Krol"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Arturo Quintero"}],"description": "David Krol defeated Arturo Quintero 237-197 to win the 28th DSD Samho Korea Cup International Open at Bowltopia in Yongin, South Korea."}]}

Bowling will not return to The World Games in 2029 after being left out of theconfirmed sports programme for Karlsruhe, Germany. The International World Games Association announced the full programme forKarlsruhe, Germany. It features 36 sports and 62 disciplines, with around4,000 athletes from more than 100 countries expected to compete from July19-29, 2029. Unfortunately, bowling is not among them. The decision ends the possibility of a comeback that appeared in April. When the first 31 sports were announced,bowling remained under consideration alongside baseball/softball, racquetball and sambo. bowling remained under consideration alongside baseball/softball, racquetball and sambo At the time, the IWGA told BowlingLife that no decision had been made and thatthe remaining candidates would be considered separately. IWGA told BowlingLife “At this stage, the inclusion of bowling in the TWG 2029 programme has not yetbeen confirmed. However, it is on the list of sports that will still beconsidered, and a decision on those will be communicated by 1 July,” said AnnaJacobson, Head of Social Media and Digital Engagement. Of those four candidates, baseball/softball was added to the final programmethrough the Baseball5 discipline, while sambo was also included. Bowling andracquetball do not appear on theconfirmed list. confirmed list Bowling will now miss The World Games for the second consecutive edition afteralso being absent from Chengdu 2025. The sport had previously appeared at everyedition since the inaugural Games in 1981. Karlsruhe will host The World Games for the second time, 40 years after theGerman city first staged the event in 1989. Competition schedules, qualification systems and medal events for theconfirmed sports will be announced later. 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 {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/bowling-left-out-world-games-2029-programme/#article","headline": "Bowling Left Out of The World Games 2029 Programme","description": "Bowling has been left out of The World Games 2029 programme and will miss the multi-sport event for a second consecutive edition.","datePublished": "2026-09-05T08:11:03+03:00","dateModified": "2026-09-05T08:11:03+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/bowling-left-out-world-games-2029-programme"},"about": [{"@type": "Organization","name": "International World Games Association","url": "https://www.theworldgames.org"},{"@type": "Thing","name": "Bowling"}]}]}

Australia has selected four men and four women to represent the country at the 2026 IBF World Cup in Germany this October. Brianna Walsh, Dena Buxton, Samantha Clifton and Siarn Ottaviano make up theAustralian women’s team. Callum Borck, Jackson Buckingham, Liam Cochrane and Seth Gray have beenselected for the men’s competition. The eight bowlers earned their places through Australia’s nationalhigh-performance pathway. Men and women will compete for world titles in singles and team competition. The event will be played at the 30-lane Max Munich Bowling center, with stringpinsetters. Teams arrive on October 12 before official practice and the opening ceremonythe following day. Singles competition runs from October 14–17,followed by the team events from October 18–21. 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 {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/australia-team-2026-ibf-world-cup/#article","headline": "Australia Names Eight Bowlers for 2026 IBF World Cup","description": "Australia has selected four men and four women for the 2026 IBF World Cup, taking place October 12–21 at Max Munich Bowling in Germany.","datePublished": "2026-09-03T21:22:37+03:00","dateModified": "2026-09-03T21:22:37+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/australia-team-2026-ibf-world-cup"},"about": [{"@type": "Organization","name": "Team Australia"},{"@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/australia-team-2026-ibf-world-cup/#event"}]},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/australia-team-2026-ibf-world-cup/#event","name": "2026 IBF World Cup","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-10-12","endDate": "2026-10-21","eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled","url": "https://bowling.sport/2026-ibf-world-cup/","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Max Munich Bowling – Brunnthal","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Brunnthal","addressRegion": "Bavaria","addressCountry": "DE"}},"organizer": [{"@type": "Organization","name": "International Bowling Federation","url": "https://bowling.sport/"},{"@type": "Organization","name": "German Bowling Federation"}],"competitor": [{"@type": "Person","name": "Callum Borck"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Jackson Buckingham"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Liam Cochrane"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Seth Gray"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Brianna Walsh"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Dena Buxton"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Samantha Clifton"},{"@type": "Person","name": "Siarn Ottaviano"}],"description": "The 2026 IBF World Cup brings national teams to Max Munich Bowling in Brunnthal, Germany, for men’s and women’s singles and team competition."}]}

400 bowlers will compete for 300 millionwon (approx. 220,000 USD) when the 2026 DSD Samho Korea Cup opens in South Korea this week. The 28th edition of the international tournament will run from September3-7 at BOWLtopia in Yongin, near Seoul. The 44-lane center will welcomeprofessional and amateur players from South Korea, Japan, the United States,Europe and other parts of Asia. Prize money will be awarded down to 64th place. The champion will receive 60 million won, (approx. 44,000 USD). An additional four million won is listed for the special team event duringMonday’s television finals. Official practice and ball inspection will take place Thursday, September3, before the main competition begins Friday. The field will be divided into four squads of 100 players. Each squad willbowl five games Friday and another five Saturday, with the ten-game totaldeciding who moves on. The top 16 players from each squad will advance,reducing the field from 400 to 64. The entry list brings together seeded and priority players from the KoreaProfessional Bowling Association, invited professionals from Japan andoverseas, players who advanced through Korea’s mid-year trials and 20amateurs who earned their places through qualification. Women will receive six pins of handicap per game during the ten-game openingstage and Sunday’s elimination rounds. The handicap will not apply duringthe television finals. Format Changes on Sunday The tournament will take a very different shape once the remaining 64players return Sunday. Instead of chasing a total score, bowlers will faceeach other in best-of-three matches, with the first player to win two gamesadvancing. Three rounds of head-to-head matches will reduce the field to eight. Thoseeight players will then be divided into two groups of four and bowl two gamesfor total pinfall on a new pair of lanes. The lowest-scoring player in eachgroup will be eliminated, leaving six bowlers for Monday’s television final. Six-Player TV Final Set for Monday Monday’s program will begin at 12:58 p.m. local time with a three-playerBaker team event featuring KPBA, PBA and JPBA representatives. The eventguide states that the overseas lineup will come from the highest-rankedeligible players who did not reach the singles television final. The six-player singles final is scheduled to begin on Monday, at 1:35 p.m. local. Tournament action is scheduled to be shown through theofficial KPBA YouTube channel. official KPBA YouTube channel 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/2026-dsd-samho-korea-cup-format-prize-schedule/#article","headline": "400 Bowlers Chase 60 Million Won at 2026 DSD Samho Korea Cup","description": "The 2026 DSD Samho Korea Cup brings 400 bowlers to South Korea for a 300 million won prize fund and a six-player TV final.","datePublished": "2026-09-02T13:16:45+03:00","dateModified": "2026-09-02T13:16:45+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/2026-dsd-samho-korea-cup-format-prize-schedule"},"about": [{"@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-dsd-samho-korea-cup-format-prize-schedule/#event"}]},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-dsd-samho-korea-cup-format-prize-schedule/#event","name": "28th DSD Samho Korea Cup International Open Bowling Tournament","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-09-03","endDate": "2026-09-07","eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "BOWLtopia","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","streetAddress": "B2, 41 Seokseong-ro 521beon-gil, Giheung-gu","addressLocality": "Yongin","addressRegion": "Gyeonggi-do","addressCountry": "KR"}},"organizer": {"@type": "Organization","name": "Korea Professional Bowling Association"},"description": "The 2026 DSD Samho Korea Cup brings 400 professional and amateur bowlers to BOWLtopia in Yongin to compete for 300 million won in singles prize money."}]}

Sean Rash has announced his first signature bowling ball, created incollaboration with SWAG Bowling. Rash revealed the new ball on social media with a first-look image. The ballwill be named the “Virtue.” Its technical specifications, price and releasedate have not yet been announced. SWAG later confirmed that the Virtue is planned as an international releasefor Asia, at least initially. “It’s truly an honor to be partnering up,and we can’t wait to share more as this one starts making waves,” SWAG Bowling said on social media. Sean Rash is a member of both the PBA and USBC Halls of Fame and has won 18PBA Tour titles, including two majors. His most recent PBA Tour victory came at the2025 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Sweden.Rash defeated Finland’s Juho Rissanen to claim his 18th career title despitestruggling with a hand injury during the championship match. 2025 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Sweden {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/sean-rash-virtue-bowling-ball/#article","headline": "Sean Rash Unveils His First Signature Bowling Ball","description": "Sean Rash and SWAG Bowling have unveiled the Virtue, the PBA Hall of Famer’s first signature ball, initially planned for the Asian market.","datePublished": "2026-08-13T21:31:15+03:00","dateModified": "2026-08-13T21:31:15+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/sean-rash-virtue-bowling-ball"},"about": [{"@type": "Person","name": "Sean Rash","url": "https://www.pba.com/players/sean-rash"},{"@type": "Organization","name": "SWAG Bowling","url": "https://www.swagbowling.com/"},{"@type": "Product","name": "Virtue Bowling Ball"}]}]}

Lucky Strike Entertainment announced new upgrades aimed at improving theexperience for regular league bowlers while also making leagues easier todiscover for new players. Lucky Strike plans to improve lane conditioning and oil patterns across 270bowling centers. These upgrades will touch more than 300,000 bowlers whocurrently take part in leagues across the United States. The goal is to createmore consistent playing conditions for bowlers competing week after week. Lucky Strike said league bowling remains an important part of its business andits connection with local bowling communities. To promote leagues and bringnew people into the sport, the company will hold League Open Houses at 244participating centers nationwide. The events are designed to introduce newbowlers to local leagues and give current players more information aboutupcoming seasons and league benefits. The League Open Houses will continue through July 30. Visitors can meet otherbowlers, learn about available leagues and try two hours of free bowling withshoe rental included. 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 Lucky Strike Vice President of Leagues Trista Kimmes said the company wants tosupport longtime league players while making the format more accessible topeople who have never joined a league before. "League bowling has always been an important part of who we are, and we'recommitted to continuing to invest in the experience for the bowlers who makeour leagues so special. We're focused on making leagues more accessible tofirst-time bowlers and anyone looking for a fun, social activity they canenjoy week after week. Our League Open Houses are a great way for guests toexperience that community and see firsthand what league bowling is allabout," Kimmes said. Earlier in July, Lucky Strike Entertainment introduced a refreshed identity for AMF. Lucky Strike Entertainment introduced a refreshed identity for AMF {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/lucky-strike-entertainment-league-bowling-upgrades/#article","headline": "Lucky Strike Entertainment Announces Nationwide Lane Upgrades and League Open Houses","description": "Lucky Strike Entertainment is upgrading lane conditioning across 270 centers to benefit over 300,000 league bowlers, while hosting League Open Houses with free bowling across 244 venues.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-07-28T10:00:00-04:00","dateModified": "2026-07-28T10:00:00-04:00","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/lucky-strike-entertainment-league-bowling-upgrades"},"about": [{"@type": "Organization","name": "Lucky Strike Entertainment"}]},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/lucky-strike-entertainment-league-bowling-upgrades/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "What upgrades is Lucky Strike Entertainment bringing to league bowlers?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Lucky Strike is upgrading lane conditioning and oil patterns across 270 bowling centers, aimed at providing more consistent playing conditions for over 300,000 league bowlers across the United States."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is included in the Lucky Strike League Open Houses?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Running through July 30 at 244 participating centers nationwide, the League Open Houses give visitors an opportunity to learn about upcoming league seasons, meet local bowlers, and try two hours of free bowling with shoe rental included."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Who is leading the league bowling programs at Lucky Strike Entertainment?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Trista Kimmes serves as the Vice President of Leagues at Lucky Strike Entertainment, overseeing initiatives to enhance the experience for existing league members while attracting first-time bowlers."}}]}]}

AMF is getting a new look. Lucky Strike Entertainment announced a refreshed identity for the brand onJuly 21. The LSE said the update will connect the brand’s century-long historywith its future as a modern bowling center. The most visible change is a redesigned AMF shield logo. It keeps the familiarshape but introduces new lettering and a new, brighter red color. The widervisual identity will use red together with varsity blue, white and gold. The refreshed brand will operate under the platform “A Classic Since Always.”The message is designed to place more focus on AMF’s history while continuingto present its centers as places for league bowling, open play, youthprograms, parties and social events. Customers will first see the changes across AMF’s website, social mediaaccounts and selected materials inside the centers. More updates will beintroduced over time. 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 Lucky Strike Entertainment founder and CEO Thomas Shannon described theproject as an investment in AMF’s future. He said the company plans to growthe brand while continuing to support league play and affordable bowling forfamilies and local communities. "This is more than a brand refresh. It's an investment in the future of AMF,"said Thomas Shannon. "We are building on the strength of an iconic brand andpositioning it for long-term growth. As we expand the AMF brand across thecountry, our focus remains the same: delivering great bowling experiences,supporting league play, and providing an affordable destination for familiesand communities." The AMF name will also remain part of professional bowling. Its centers hostPBA Tour competition, including the Tournament of Champions and the PBA WorldChampionships. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/amf-unveils-brand-refresh-and-new-logo/#article","headline": "AMF Unveils Brand Refresh and Redesigned Logo Under 'A Classic Since Always' Platform","description": "Lucky Strike Entertainment announced a modernized visual identity for AMF bowling centers, featuring a redesigned logo, vibrant new colors, and a commitment to long-term growth and league bowling.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-07-21T15:00:00-04:00","dateModified": "2026-07-21T15:00:00-04:00","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/amf-unveils-brand-refresh-and-new-logo"},"about": [{"@type": "Organization","name": "AMF Bowling"},{"@type": "Organization","name": "Lucky Strike Entertainment"}]},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/amf-unveils-brand-refresh-and-new-logo/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "What changes are included in the AMF brand refresh?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The rebrand features a redesigned AMF shield logo with updated lettering, a brighter red color, and an expanded visual palette including varsity blue, white, and gold—all anchored by the new platform tagline 'A Classic Since Always'."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Who announced the AMF brand update?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The update was announced on July 21, 2026, by Lucky Strike Entertainment (LSE) founder and CEO Thomas Shannon as part of a long-term strategic investment in the AMF brand."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Will AMF centers still support league bowling and pro events?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Yes, Lucky Strike Entertainment confirmed that AMF will continue supporting league play, family open play, and hosting major professional PBA Tour events, including the Tournament of Champions and PBA World Championships."}}]}]}

Eight national champions were crowned Saturday as one of the biggest bowlingevents in the world - the Junior Gold Championships - concluded at CedarvaleLanes in Minnesota. Nearly 3,500 young bowlers competed across 10 centers in the GreaterMinneapolis area, with titles decided in boys’ and girls’ U12, U14, U16 andU18 divisions. The championship began with four four-game qualifying blocks from Mondaythrough Thursday. Players who survived the first cut moved into additionalAdvancers Rounds before the leading bowlers reached double-elimination matchplay. Each bracket match was decided by total pinfall over two games. The finalthree players in every division advanced to Saturday’s stepladder finals thataired live on BowlTV and onBowling TV,where the top seed had to be defeated twice for the title. Bowling TV Clayton Washington and Madison Smith Win U18 Titles Clayton Washington of Midlothian, Virginia, won the U18 Boys national titleafter defeating Brett Biondo of Carpentersville, Illinois. Biondo reached the title match by shooting 278 in a win over Will Winkelbauer.He then defeated Washington 236-214 in the opening championship game, forcinga second match. The deciding game remained close until the final frames. Washington movedahead with strikes in the eighth and ninth before closing out a 245-234victory. On the girls’ side, Madison Smith of Elmira, New York, defeated top seed AshlinTeves of Machesney Park, Illinois, twice to claim the U18 Girls title. Smith won the opening game 239-217 to force a deciding match. She trailed latein Game 2 but struck on her final three shots and finished with 209. Teves needed a strike on her first shot in the 10th frame to win but left the7-pin. Smith took the title 209-207. Harper Burnett and Makayla Pressley Win U16 Titles Harper Burnett of Jackson, Missouri, claimed the U16 Boys title afterdefeating Ryan Carmichael of South Bend, Indiana, 237-191 in the title match.The No. 1 seed Burnett struck six times through the opening eight frames andremained in control throughout the game. Carmichael reached the final after defeating Lucas Drisdel 257-166. Meanwhile, Makayla Pressley of Vale, North Carolina, won the first U16 Girlsnational title. Candace Van Tine of Spokane, Washington, defeated Pressley 217-189 in theopening championship game, forcing a second match. Pressley fell behind after two early open frames but recovered with fourconsecutive strikes from the sixth through ninth frames. She completed thecomeback with a 202-173 victory. 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 Arryn Odujebe and Averie Bourne Claim U14 Trophies Arryn Odujebe of Manassas, Virginia, and Averie Bourne of Kansas City,Missouri, won the inaugural U14 titles. On the boys’ side, Odujebe defeated top seed Treavor Mason of Mabank, Texas,twice. He won the opening game 245-224. He then started the deciding matchwith five strikes and held off Mason for a 220-187 victory. Odujebe had earlier defeated Nehemiah Keefer 194-182 in the openingstepladder match. In the girls’ event, Averie Bourne entered the stepladder as the No. 1 seedand defeated Gabby Jackson of Pittsburgh 172-140. She remained clean through the first seven frames and took control afterJackson recorded two early open frames. Gleason Garske and Stevie Newton Take U12 Titles Gleason Garske of Spokane, Washington, won the U12 Boys title after a two-gamefinal against Colin Park of San Jose, California. Park won the opening game 199-191 to force a deciding match. Garske respondedby building an early lead in Game 2 and sealed the championship with a strikein the 10th frame. The final score was 192-170. Meanwhile, Stevie Newton of Hanover, Pennsylvania, made her second consecutiveJunior Gold stepladder, but this time she went all the way by winning the U12Girls national title. Newton, who finished third in the division in 2025, entered this year’s finalas the top seed. She opened the title match with six consecutive strikes anddefeated Lila Bollman of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 233-148. Twenty-Two Athletes Selected for Team USA The conclusion of the Junior Gold Championships also decided 22 athletes forJunior Team USA and Futures Team USA in 2027. The Junior Team USA boys are Brett Biondo, Emmanuel Guevara, Braden McDonough,Spiros Schenk, Kai Strothers and Clayton Washington. The Junior Team USA girls are Bella Castillo, Tori Franklin, Kyndallynn Hood,Taylor Kretz, Madison Smith and Ashlin Teves. 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The World Youth Bowling Championships came to a close in Kuching, Malaysia,with seven gold medals decided on the final day. After more than a week of competition at Sarawak Megalanes, the last daybrought titles in singles, doubles, team and mixed team events. USA andMalaysia finished the championship with some of the biggest moments, whileSweden, Finland and Australia also left with world titles. For the home crowd, the final day gave Malaysia two gold medals. For Team USA,it brought gold in girls' singles and girls' team, along with several morepodium finishes. Singles Sweden's Emil Svensson won the boys' singles title after defeating Australia'sJulian Dinham 2-1 in the final. Svensson started stronger, taking the first game 227-212. Dinham answered inGame 2 with a 231-220 win to force a decider, but Svensson saved his best gamefor the finish. The Swedish bowler closed the match with 264-190 to win theworld title. Dinham took silver for Australia, while Ben Pettit of New Zealand and LandinJordan of the United States earned bronze after losing in the semifinals. In girls' singles, the final was all Team USA. Katelyn Abigania defeated teammate Gianna Brandolino 2-0 to win the goldmedal. Abigania took a tight opening game 245-237, then pulled away in thesecond game with a 247-212 win. The result gave USA both gold and silver in girls' singles. Singapore's Shi EnLim and Hazel Tan Wei Ning earned bronze. Emil Svensson and Katelyn Abigania celebrate their singles gold medals inKuching. Photo credit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online Doubles Finland won the boys' doubles title through Roni Leskinen and Juho Vuoppola. The Finnish pair defeated Qatar's Abdulrahman Al Doseri and Talal Al Marri intwo straight Baker games, winning 232-216 and 224-199. Qatar finished withsilver after a strong run to the final, while Germany and Team USA tookbronze. In girls' doubles, Malaysia gave the home fans one of the biggest celebrationsof the championship. Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan defeated Team USA's ErinKlemencic and Elizabeth Teuber 2-0 in the final. The Malaysian pair openedwith a 244-181 win, then held on in Game 2 with a 207-201 victory to securegold. The win gave Malaysia its first gold medal of the final day. USA took silver,while Sweden and Finland earned bronze. Finland's Roni Leskinen and Juho Vuoppola with Malaysia's Adelia NurIrwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan after their doubles gold medalwins. Photo credit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online Team Australia won the boys' team title after defeating Czech Republic 2-0 in thefinal. Blake Walsh, Jackson Buckingham, Julian Dinham and Nicholas Rajkovic startedwith a close 240-237 win, then finished the match with a stronger 249-192victory in Game 2. It was a big finish for Dinham, who had already won silver in boys' singlesearlier in the day. Czech Republic took silver, while Qatar and USA earnedbronze. In girls' team, the United States added another gold medal. Katelyn Abigania, Erin Klemencic, Gianna Brandolino and Elizabeth Teuberdefeated Singapore 2-0 in the final, winning 201-181 and 199-189. For Abigania, it completed a huge final day after her girls' singles gold.Brandolino also added team gold to her singles silver, while Klemencic andTeuber bounced back from silver in doubles by winning the team title. Singapore took silver, while Malaysia and Australia earned bronze. Australia's boys' team and Team USA's girls' team celebrate their goldmedals in Kuching. Photo credit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online Mixed Teams Malaysia closed the competition with another gold medal, this time in mixedteam. Ethan Damien Goh, Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman, Adania Mohd Redzwan andAdelia Nur Irwan Syazalee defeated Finland 2-0 in the final. Malaysia dominated the opening game 255-180, then finished the job with a222-209 win in Game 2. For Adelia and Adania, it was their second gold medal of the day after winninggirls' doubles. Finland took silver, while Sweden and Germany finished withbronze. Ethan Damien Goh, Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman, Adania Mohd Redzwan andAdelia Nur Irwan Syazalee celebrate Malaysia's mixed team gold. Photocredit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online The final day brought a fitting close to the championship. USA, Malaysia,Finland, Sweden and Australia all won gold, and several players left Kuchingwith more than one medal. For a new generation of bowlers, the World Youth Bowling Championships becamethe week they moved from promising talents to world champions.

The final day at the World Youth Bowling Championships is set. After a full stretch of semifinals at Sarawak Megalanes in Kuching, Malaysia, the gold-medal matches are now known in singles, doubles, team and mixed team events. Some countries still have more than one shot at gold. Team USA has already locked up gold and silver in girls’ singles. Malaysia will bowl for gold in front of the home crowd in both girls’ doubles and mixed team. Finland still has two title chances, while Australia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Singapore and Qatar are also still alive for gold. The losing semifinalists are already bronze medalists. Now the rest of the week comes down to one final day. Singles The boys’ singles final will be Australia against Sweden. Julian Dinham of Australia reached the final with a 2-0 win over New Zealand’s Ben Pettit. Dinham won the first game 229-197, then followed with one of the biggest games of the semifinal round, shooting 290 to close the match 290-229. On the other side of the bracket, Sweden’s Emil Svensson also moved through in two straight games. He defeated Team USA’s Landin Jordan 235-207 and 232-218. That sets up Dinham against Svensson for the boys’ singles world title. The girls’ singles final will be all Team USA. Gianna Brandolino came from behind to beat Singapore’s Shi En Lim in three games. Lim won the opener 246-201, but Brandolino answered with 280-198 and then finished the match with a 225-163 win in the decider. Katelyn Abigania also needed three games to reach the final. Singapore’s Hazel Tan Wei Ning took the first game 228-192, but Abigania came back with 201-172 and 224-190 to win the match. Brandolino and Abigania will now meet for gold, meaning the United States is already guaranteed the top two spots in girls’ singles. 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 Doubles The boys’ doubles final will be Qatar against Finland. Qatar’s Abdulrahman Al Doseri and Talal Al Marri defeated Germany’s Phil Baumeister and Jaden Wolff in two straight Baker games. Qatar won the first game 246-226 and then held on in a close second game, 220-215. Finland’s Roni Leskinen and Juho Vuoppola also advanced 2-0. They beat Team USA’s Landin Jordan and Dawson Peterson 231-227 in the opener, then took the second game 203-182. In girls’ doubles, Malaysia gave the home crowd one of the biggest matches of the final day. Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan defeated Sweden’s Nicole Layrisse and Maja Engberg 2-0. The Malaysian pair won 226-192 and then closed the semifinal with a dominant 257-144 victory. They will face Team USA’s Erin Klemencic and Elizabeth Teuber in the final. Klemencic and Teuber reached the title match by defeating Finland’s Emma Palermaa and Stella Lökfors in two games, 243-199 and 220-189. That leaves Malaysia and USA to decide the girls’ doubles gold medal. Teams The boys’ team final will be Czech Republic against Australia. Czech Republic defeated Qatar in two games to reach the final. Qatar opened with 228, but Czech Republic answered with 246 to take the first game. The Czech team then finished the match with a 228-202 win. Australia reached the final by defeating Team USA 2-0. The first game was close, with Australia winning 246-234. The second game stayed lower, but Australia did enough again, winning 197-187. In the girls’ team event, Singapore and USA will meet for gold. Singapore had to go all three games against Malaysia. Singapore won the first game 202-176, before Malaysia answered with a 216-194 win. In the deciding game, Singapore took control again and won 210-199. Team USA reached the final with a 2-0 win over Australia. The Americans won 225-208 and then finished the match with a strong 244-166 game. That sets up Singapore against USA for the girls’ team title. Mixed Teams Malaysia will also bowl for mixed team gold. Malaysia 1 defeated Sweden 1 in two straight games, winning 228-203 and 237-182 to reach the final. Finland 1 had to work harder against Germany 2. Germany won the first game 202-194, but Finland answered with 181-151 in Game 2 and then took the deciding game 237-222. Final Day Schedule The gold-medal matches will be played Monday, July 6, at Sarawak Megalanes in Kuching. All times are local Malaysian time. The day will begin with the men’s singles final at 9 a.m., followed by the women’s singles final at 10:15 a.m. The women’s doubles final is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., before the men’s doubles final at 12:45 p.m. The team finals will follow in the afternoon. The men’s team final is scheduled for 2 p.m., followed by the women’s team final at 3:15 p.m. The mixed team final will close the competition at 4:30 p.m. Each final will be followed by its medal ceremony. The championship will then officially close with the Victory Banquet at 7 p.m. One day remains in Kuching. Seven gold medals are still waiting.

The doubles field at the World Youth Bowling Championships has been reduced tothe final four in both divisions. After match play in Kuching, Malaysia, four girls’ pairs and four boys’ pairsremain in the fight for gold. All eight pairs are already guaranteed at leastbronze, but the bigger prize will be decided later this week. The doubles event is played in Baker format, where both players share onescore by alternating frames. After qualifying, the top 16 pairs advanced tomatch play and were split into two groups. The top two pairs from each groupmoved into the semifinals. The semifinals are scheduled for Sunday, July 5, while the doubles finals willtake place Monday, July 6. Girls’ Doubles The girls’ doubles medal round will feature Sweden, Finland, USA and Malaysia. Sweden’s Nicole Layrisse and Maja Engberg won Group A with 18 points. TheSwedish pair lost the opening match, but answered by winning the next six.They finished match play with 1,402 total and a 200.3 Baker average. The second spot in Group A came down to extra bowling. Finland’s Emma Palermaa and Stella Lökfors finished tied with Korea’s JungMiteum and Noh Hyemin on 12 points. Korea had the higher total pinfall, butthe semifinal spot had to be decided in a one-game roll-off. Finland won it215-188 to stay alive in the gold medal race. In Group B, Junior Team USA’s Erin Klemencic and Elizabeth Teuber produced oneof the strongest blocks of the day. They won six of seven matches, finishedwith 18 points and averaged 226.0. Their 1,582 total was the highest in girls’match play. Malaysia’s Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan also finishedwith 18 points in Group B after winning six matches. USA took the top spot inthe group thanks to the higher final-game score, but Malaysia still movedsafely into the semifinals. The girls’ semifinal matches will be Sweden against Malaysia and USA againstFinland. 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 Boys’ Doubles The boys’ doubles semifinals will feature Germany, USA, Finland and Qatar. Germany’s Jaden Wolff and Phil Baumeister took first place in Group A with 16points. Their day started with a 168 game and a loss, but they recoveredquickly. The German pair won five matches, tied one and closed the block withfour straight wins to move into the medal round. Junior Team USA’s Dawson Peterson and Landin Jordan finished second in Group Awith 15 points and a 217.9 average. They started by winning their first fivematches. Two losses at the end made things tighter, but the early work wasenough to secure a semifinal place. Peru’s Daiki Kanashiro and Adrian Tokashiki came close in third with 13points, but missed the cut. In Group B, Finland’s Juho Vuoppola and Roni Leskinen led the way. Afterlosing their first match, the Finnish pair won the next six and finished with18 points. They also posted the highest boys’ match-play total at 1,602 andaveraged 228.9. Qatar’s Talal Al Marri and Abdulrahman Al Doseri took the second spot with 15points. They had already done enough before the final match and held on toadvance, even after losing the last game. 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