The Youth World Cup continued in Helsingborg on Wednesday, as both the men and women bowlers returned to the lanes for their second six-game qualifying block. With 12 games now in the books, the standings are taking shape — and so are the front-runners for Friday’s second stage.
In the mens' division, Šimon Hrušovský of Slovakia made a big move to the top after delivering a massive Day 2 block. His 2819 total puts him comfortably in first. Norway’s Mathias Otting remained steady and sits second with 2716, while Denmark’s early leader Nicolas Carter slipped slightly to third with 2709 — still right in the hunt. Australia’s Blake Walsh surged into fourth with a 2682, and Sweden’s own Robin Ilhammar continued his good form with 2674, giving the home fans more to cheer about.
In the womens’ field, Elena Weinstok of Costa Rica stayed in control.
Her 2509 total through 12 games keeps her just ahead of Denmark’s Karen Nielsen, who is close behind at 2506. Norway’s Jenny Mathiesen held steady in third with 2496, while Germany’s Fiona Lindemann moved into fourth with 2476. Colombia’s Sara Duque, the day one runner-up, rounds out the top five with 2458.
The race to the top 16 remains tight on both sides, with only one qualifying block left to bowl. The final six games of Stage 1 will be played on Thursday — the boys take the lanes at 09:00 local time, followed by the girls at 13:30. At the end of the day, the top 16 in each division will advance to Friday’s Stage 2, where round robin match play begins.
Stay with BowlingLife for full coverage as the IBF Youth World Cup 2025 heats up in Helsingborg.
IBF Youth World Cup 2025 Schedule
Thursday, June 19
- 09:00–12:00: Men (Games 13–18)
- 13:30–16:30: Women (Games 13–18)
Friday, June 20 – Stage 2
- 09:00–11:30: Women Top 16 – Games 1–8
- 12:30–15:00: Men Top 16 – Games 1–8
Saturday, June 21 – Finals Day
- 09:00–10:30: Women Top 16 – Games 9–15
- 11:30–13:00: Men Top 16 – Games 9–15
- 13:45–14:30: Stage 3 – Top 8 (Men & Women)
- 15:00–18:00:
- 18:00: Medal Ceremony & Victory Banquet
