News
Nov 10, 2016
Battle for a Cause
We held the first ever "Battle on the Lanes" at this year's Bowling World Cup. This was a fun team event, that separated selected players into four regions from around the globe where they could battle it out on the bowling lanes. Besides bragging rights, $500 for charity was on the line for the winning squads!
Nov 04, 2016
2016 Bowling World Cup Award Winners
Following up another great year at the QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup, we take the time to recognize all of our major winners from the tournament. We share the winners of the top men and women bowlers, the high game awards and the prize for top country.
Oct 24, 2016
Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
The last act of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup was to honor the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the tournament. Selected among their own competitors, Lauriane Celie of France and Mohammad al-Masri of Jordan were recognized.
Oct 22, 2016
Simply the Best
The finals were held in one of the most impressive arenas ever to stage the QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup. We hope to immerse you in to the moment we experienced, watching the making of champions of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup.
Oct 22, 2016
The Final Four
And now it is time for the grand finale. The final four for for each division of #52BWC has determined and we are ready to see who will become our World Champions!
Oct 21, 2016
The Elite 8
We share the top 8 of the tournament as we finish day 5 of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup. The real focus was on the last spot of the final 8, with Chris Sloan of Ireland making a 22nd to 5th place leap. Perhaps the greatest move upward in the history of the World Cup.
Oct 20, 2016
The Cut to the Top 24
After 20 grueling games, we finally reach the cut for the top 24 of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup. Local favorite Wang Hongbo is still in the lead on 4247. Bernice Lim of Singapore still holds the lead with 4470, but Danielle McEwan of USA is close behind in second with 4345
Oct 20, 2016
More than a Tournament...The Bowling World Cup
What is the QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup? Some say it's the largest international sports championship, but there is more that meets the eye. It's an event that creates diversity, life-long friendships and even love.
Oct 19, 2016
Day 3 and Women Were on Dawn Patrol
After 3 days, Bernice Lim of Singapore is in the lead with 3349, and a 223 average. For the men, local China representative, Wang Hongbo, leads the way with 3220.
Oct 19, 2016
Bowling's Diversity Showcased in Shanghai
Beyond their shared passion for the sport of bowling, the hobbies and careers of bowlers are as diverse as their ages and home cities from which they travel in pursuit of the coveted title of Bowling World Cup Champion.
Oct 18, 2016
Day 2 Recap at the52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup
As Day 2 comes to an end, we highlight all important items you may have missed. Find out who is in the lead for each group, and other exciting news from the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup.
Oct 17, 2016
Host of 52nd Bowling World Cup: Hao's Bowling Center
Selected as the host of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup, Hao's Bowling is part of something larger. Learn about the larger than full scale sports complex that encompasses the bowling center.
Oct 18, 2016
Libya to Tunisia: Story of Redha al Fezzani
Redha al Fezzani bowls for Libya, but there is more to the story that meets the eye. Check out his amazing story and how he overcame the Revolution in his home country of Libya and stands here today.
Oct 18, 2016
Kiwis on Tour
One of the great appeals of the QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup is that our bowlers get to visit a new international destination each year. We take a look at the unique experience of Sarah Young from New Zealand, and her Chinese travels before the tournament.
Oct 16, 2016
Focusing on the Task at Hand
After a long day of practice, we are ready to start the first round of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup.
Oct 17, 2016
Russia Holds Men's Lead After Round 1
Following the first two blocks of the Men’s Round 1, Yan Korshak of Russia leads the way in the men’s section of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in Shanghai.
Oct 17, 2016
The U.S. Leads the Way for Women on Day 1
Danielle McEwan of the USA is in the lead in the women’s section of the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in Shanghai after the first block of five games. Danielle has played in the event twice before, coming 4th both times.
Oct 16, 2016
52nd QubicaAMF World Cup Officially Opened
Saturday marked the official start of the 52nd QubicaAMF World Cup. With the banging of the ceremonial drum and parade of 83 competing countries the tournament is under way!
Oct 15, 2016
The Calm After the Storm
We dive in to get a first-hand interview with our participants from the Bahamas, and understand what they and their country had to go through before arriving at the 52nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup.
Oct 06, 2016
Bowling World Cup Lanesman Gerry Barrett - interview
How did I get started in Bowling?. By accident, I took my car for an MOT and walked into a bowling centre next door for a coffee . One of the managers I had worked for before suggested there was a job that I would enjoy (GX Super Bowl Stevenage ) and it's been onwards and upwards ever since.
Oct 04, 2016
Iraq’s Shant Panos Tomassian - interview
“In World Cup 50 in Poland I felt like a very awesome person on the final night in the tournament. When I got my reward for sportsman of the year I was fooled at that moment while I was taking photos on the stage near by to the champ Chris Barnes and Clara Guerrero and suddenly I heard my name.”
Oct 01, 2016
Slovenia's Anze Grabrijan interview
Preparations for the World cup are underway, most of the time I spend it in bowling alley, one of the most important things will also be my physical condition so I'm working hard on that as well. I will try to play few tournaments up until the World cup just to stay competitive and sharp.
Sep 19, 2016
Iliana Lomeli and Emmanuel Buenrostro: from Mexico to Shanghai
The 2016 QubicaAMF Copa Mexico, Mexican Qualifying tournament finished with outstanding participation. A record number of bowlers participating in the tournament making it the highest in the last 10 years!
Sep 23, 2016
Bulgaria’s Marina Stefanova Interview
“I loved bowling from the very first game. I started in September 2001. Bowling has become my Lifestyle . I did not see my daughter for many years, Bowling helped me to survived all the time without her , bowling gave me purpose for existence.”
Sep 09, 2016
Two time champion Aumi Guerra - Interview
Two players could make it three Bowling World Cup wins. One of course is defending champion Clara Guerrero, the other is the amazing Aumi Guerra from the Dominican Republic.
Sep 07, 2016
Lisanne Breeschoten from The Netherlands Interview
Lisanne Breeschoten is super fit. She runs over 30 Kilometers a week and before Shanghai, she will run in her first half marathon. On the lanes, she is deadly.
Aug 30, 2016
Sweden’s Jenny Wegner Interview
“To be a bowler you have to work really hard when it comes to your technical game and make sure that you feel confident in your physical ability before you step onto the lanes.”
Aug 08, 2016
Sloan Ranger rides to Shanghai
One player to watch this year is going to be Ireland’s Chris Sloan. A young pro shop operator now living in Sweden and an amazingly talented two hander. He is much travelled in all the World zones, gaining experience year on year and will be a contender in Shanghai.
Aug 19, 2016
Pakistan's Ijaz Rehman interview
Ijaz Rehman from Pakistan loves bowling, he loves to play it and he loves to support it. Part of the Pakistan Federation Ijaz works tirelessly trying to promote the sport in his country.