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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

2016 USBC Queens champion Bernice Lim from Singapore - interview

"Everyone should try bowling at least once in their life because it is not as easy as it seems! A lot of my friends have the misconception that it is so simple to roll a ball down the lane and hit some pins but when they actually do it, they finally understand the physical and mental challenge behind the game. And also because it is a fun activity to do with a group of friends ."

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.

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.”

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.

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.”

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.

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.”

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.