France Strikes Gold in Boys' Doubles at European Youth Bowling Championships 2025

Boys' Doubles Event at EYC 2025 | Picture credit: Turkish Bocce Bowling and Darts Federation (TBBDF)

The third day of action at the European Youth Bowling Championships 2025 in Samsun, Turkey brought more high-stakes excitement as the Boys’ Doubles event took center stage. After strong performances throughout qualifying and match play, it was France’s Raphael Durivault and Timeo Dujardin who rose to the top, claiming gold in a well-fought final.

Entering the finals as the No. 4 seed, the French duo delivered under pressure. They defeated Denmark’s Sebastian Holm Holst and Tobias Kastfelt Bryde (No. 3 seed) by a score of 452–419 to secure the championship title.

Earlier in the semifinals, Holst and Bryde had outscored their fellow Danes, Oscar Emil Porskrog and Magnus Rehnquist, 465–407. Meanwhile, Durivault and Dujardin pulled off a key upset by knocking out the No. 1 seed from the Czech Republic, Jaroslav Zapletal and David Mojka, to earn their spot in the final.

Boys’ Doubles Medalists – EYC 2025

• Gold: Raphael Durivault & Timeo Dujardin (France)

• Silver: Sebastian Holm Holst & Tobias Kastfelt Bryde (Denmark)

• Bronze: Jaroslav Zapletal & David Mojka (Czech Republic), Oscar Emil Porskrog & Magnus Rehnquist (Denmark)

Boys’ All-Event TOP 10 after 12 Games

1. David Mojka, Czech Republic – 2656 total (221.3 avg)

2. Sebastian Holm Holst, Denmark – 2615 total (217.9 avg)

3. Tobias Kastfelt Bryde, Denmark – 2587 total (215.6 avg)

4. Nicolai Mallia, Malta – 2578 total (214.8 avg)

5. Frank Stephenson, England – 2573 total (214.4 avg)

6. Timeo Dujardin, France – 2568 total (214.0 avg)

7. Magnus Rehnquist, Denmark – 2566 total (213.8 avg)

8. Jaroslav Zapletal, Czech Republic – 2564 total (213.7 avg)

9. Raphael Durivault, France – 2561 total (213.4 avg)

10. David Giantomassi, Italy – 2537 total (211.4 avg)

Full results

The competition continues tomorrow with the Girls’ Doubles event, beginning at 9:00 AM local time. With momentum building and medal hopes rising, don’t miss the next chapter in this exciting youth championship.

Stay with BowlingLife.eu for daily coverage, highlights, and full results from the European Youth Bowling Championships 2025 in Turkey.

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Upcoming Schedule at EYC 2025

Thursday, 17 April – Girls’ Doubles

• 09:00–12:15 – Squad 1

• 13:15–16:30 – Squad 2

• 17:30–18:15 – Semi Final

• 18:15–19:00 – Final

• 19:00–19:15 – Medal Ceremony
  

Friday, 18 April – Team Event Block 1

• 09:00–12:15 – Boys Team, Games 1–3

• 13:15–16:30 – Girls Team, Games 1–3
  

Saturday, 19 April – Team Event Block 2 + Finals

• 09:00–12:15 – Girls Team, Games 4–6

• 13:15–16:30 – Boys Team, Games 4–6

• 17:30–18:45 – Team Semifinals

• 18:45–20:00 – Team Finals

• 20:00–20:30 – Team Medal Ceremony

• 20:30–21:00 – All-Event Medal Ceremony
  

Sunday, 20 April – Masters

• 09:00–10:15 – Top 16

• 11:15–12:30 – Top 8 Quarter Finals

• 12:30–13:45 – Top 4 Semi Finals

• 13:45–15:00 – Finals

• 15:00–15:30 – Medal Ceremony

• 20:00–00:00 – Farewell Party