News
Nov 08, 2017
Bringing a lighter side to this competitive week
The tournament is all fun in games until...Well, it's bowling so there is always some fun and games to it! During this busy week we take time to look at all the fun bowling and our players have to offer.
Nov 07, 2017
Day two and the USA gets going
After a great opening day from our host country of Mexico, USA comes storming back to get into the top 4 for both men and women
Nov 07, 2017
A 360 Degree View of Bol 300
Hermosillo is a city of 800,000 and is known as the ‘The Sun City’. However, after hosting their 3rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup the Gutierrez Family may have just transformed it into ‘The Bowl City’.
Nov 06, 2017
And the big news of day one is...
Day 1 Recap from the 53rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup
Nov 06, 2017
The Culture of Sonora
As the 53rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup gets started, we take a look at Hermosillo, Sonora and it's rich culture
Nov 06, 2017
Rocio Restrepo from Colombia - short interview
Colombia’s Rocio Restrepo De Hostetler last played in the World Cup in 2007 in Russia. A decade on she is back and what a ten years it has been.
Nov 05, 2017
53rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup Opening Ceremony
Players and officials were thrilled to take part in an impressive ceremony to mark the opening of the 53rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
Nov 02, 2017
Sweden's James Gruffman Interview
"Since I've never been to Mexico, I'd love to explore the city of Hermosillo and of course enjoy the warm weather while it's freezing back in Sweden. I'm a big fan of trying different food cultures, and I really like Mexican food so in that way I'm pretty pleased with this years venue." - James Gruffman
Oct 30, 2017
India's Dhruv Sarda - interview
Bowling is a family it is said. That can start at home when mum, dad and sister all bowl too.
Oct 20, 2017
Pongo(lini) from Italy - interview
"After any important competition it is important to stop and relax a little bit before you return on the lanes..."
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Oct 03, 2017
Stars of bowling coming to Hermosillo
The 53rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup will welcome some veritable stars of the sport to the Bol 300 arena in Hermosillo in November.
Sep 25, 2017
The one and only Judy Howlett - interview
"I have been to two as a player, one as a spectator and now 16 as a member of the team. So this year will be number 20"
Sep 04, 2017
Maribel Orozco De Leon - Interview
"It represents a lot of joy and pride to be able to represent and carry the colors of my country. I feel very lucky and happy, because I will play near my people."
Aug 29, 2017
Pakistan's Sardar Ahmer Abbas Saldera - Interview
"My goal is to spread the sport of bowling all over Pakistan and help give enough facilities to my young upcoming bowlers which I couldn't get as a junior."
Aug 01, 2017
Malta is in with Sue Abela for the 53rd! Interview
"I remember that I won the right to represent Malta in 1987 World cup Malaysia. I went with a house ball. I finished in 14th place."
Jul 25, 2017
Nora Turci will be training at least 3 times a week to represent Luxembourg at her best!
"It will be my first time in Mexico. So I researched a little bit about Hermosillo "The City of the Sun". The Cathedral de la Asunción and the Plaza Bicentenario seems to be really nice. And if it's possible, I'd like to see the sea."
Jun 13, 2017
Fernando and Daniel Gutierrez - the most experienced Bowling World cup hosts!
"WE BUILT BOL 300 SPECIALLY FOR WORLD CUPS. So if we have an opportunity in the future we would like to host many more World cups."
May 09, 2017
Robert Worrall - from the first ever world cup as a spectator to the 1981 glory
"This was followed by a crush of press interviews and reporting, and was in the pressroom when I had the chance to call my Mom and Dad at home in Arizona. The best call I ever made in my life, to the best parents a man could have. "
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Apr 19, 2017
Bec Whiting to represent Australia in Hermosillo - interview
"One of the hardest things is not being tempted to buy a new ball every week. There are so many great rocks out there at the moment."
Apr 12, 2017
23 years ago Luis Iserte Javier arrived 7th in Hermosillo, now he is the first to arrive when it comes to Bowling in Mexico
Bowling World Cup bowler back then and General Manager for Latin America and Caribbean at the local QubicaAMF Mexico Office today, Luis Javier Iserte wants to give back to bowling some of the much it has given to him.
Apr 03, 2017
World Cup Official - Invitation
This bulletin serves as your country’s official invitation to participate in the 53nd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup and all eligible countries are invited to send one man and one woman to represent them in the grand finals. Please complete and return the official entry form no later than 31st July 2017
Mar 15, 2017
Mel Isaac - Memories from Sixteen years ago
“Winning felt amazing; - as it always does whenever you win at anything! I also couldn't wait to tell my parents who have always supported me 110%. Someone lent me their mobile to make the call as mobiles weren't as widespread as today. How old does that make me sound!? But thank you to that person and telling my dad 'I had done it.' It was very emotional.”
Mar 07, 2017
Tore Torgersen Memories from Twenty Two years ago
“Just stay focused and always look for the optimal solution when it comes to balls and how to attack the lanes, without to much risk taking. It’s like playing chess.. try to see what’s to come.”
Feb 21, 2017
Down Mexico Way - QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup Official
QubicaAMF is delighted to announce that the 53rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup will be held in Hermosillo, Mexico, from November 4 – 12, 2017.
Jan 25, 2017
Memories from Twenty Six years ago - Tom Hahl 1990 Champion
"I think two handed technique is way to go. I remember practicing release without thumb from the foul line hours and hours in early 80s not realizing that this way to bowl in 2010." Tom Hahl
Dec 23, 2016
Memories from Forty years ago
“Winning the event with Paeng was very cool. We were both 19, youngest Champions in the history of the World Cup, both in college, both of us were first time participants, both of us brought our parents with us to the event and it was a great story for the press. Many of the other participants said they were going to bring their parents next year since we were the only bowlers that had both mom and dad there with us.”
Dec 22, 2016
Sweden’s Wegner, China’s Hongbo tough it out in grueling QubicaAMF World Cup in Shanghai
Bowlers Journal InternationalDecember 2016Article by Gianmarc Manzione
Nov 25, 2016
"Ever Present" Sweden at the Bowling World Cup
What makes this country punch above its weight? Talent, and the talent is nurtured with an excellent coaching system. Sport bowling is highly regarded. Every little town seems to have its eight lane bowling centre so there are plenty of places to play.
Nov 15, 2016
Hao's Bowling Centre owner, Shunwei Zhu, interview
Much hard work and focus on the sport Bowling made Mr Zhu realize his dream to set up the lanes in the arena for the first time in China.