The 2025 European Championship of Champions concluded in Vienna with two unforgettable finals, as Lukáš Jelínek of the Czech Republic and Emma Palermaa of Finland were crowned champions at Plus Bowling Center.

In the men’s division, Jelínek delivered a stunning comeback to defeat defending champion Maxime Dubois of France in a three-game thriller. After dropping the first game 202–235, Jelínek responded with 268–188 and 257–246 to win the match 2–1 and claim Czech Republic’s second-ever European Championship of Champions gold medal.

Earlier in the semifinals, Jelínek advanced past Germany’s Paul Purps (2–1), while Dubois eliminated Sweden’s Teodor Samuelsson (2–1) to reach the title match.

In the women’s division, Finland’s Emma Palermaa completed a dream run through the bracket, dominating both her semifinal and final matches. The 15-year-old sensation defeated Germany’s Laura Beuthner in straight games (259–220, 246–237) before sweeping England’s Hayley Russell in the final 2–0 with scores of 279 and 244.

With the victory, Palermaa became the youngest champion in European Championship of Champions history, marking a historic moment for Finnish bowling and a proud milestone for the Palermaa family legacy.

This article will be updated with player comments following the championship.