The Motiv Open 2025 has concluded at Brno Bowling Center in the Czech Republic, with local talent Matyáš Mňačko winning the title after an mindblowing final round that came down to a single pin.
Mňačko, who finished third in qualification with a total of 1,416 over six games, advanced directly to Final Step 2, where he immediately took command. His 724 total over three games, highlighted by a stunning 279 in Game 2, led the 20-player field.
In Final Step 3, his scores of 200 and 236 added to his previous total, just enough to edge into the fourth and final qualifying position for the stepladder finals - by only 15 pins.
The final was played in elimination format, where the lowest-scoring bowler was knocked out after each game. Mňačko navigated the first two rounds and then edged Šimon Hrušovský by the narrowest margin - 223 to 222 - to win the title.
The victory earned Mňačko the €1,500 first-place prize.
Ema Iwazawa performed best among women and finished in the fourth place overall at the Motiv Open 2025.
Motiv Open 2025 Top 4:
- Matyáš Mňačko
- Šimon Hrušovský
- Adam Haxa
- Ema Iwazawa
About the Event
Held from June 28 to July 6, 2025, the Motiv Open 2025 welcomed top bowlers from across Europe to Brno Bowling Center. A total of 129 players participated in this year's event, competing across 11 qualifying squads for a share of the €10,050 guaranteed prize fund.
A total of 32 players advanced to the finals through multiple pathways, including Early Bird, Turbo, and Desperado options - offering bowlers plenty of ways to stay in contention.
