Category: World Bowls
The Glasgow 2026 Opening Ceremony was one to remember. We were proud to see so many bowls and para bowls athletes leading their nations as Flag Bearers and King’s Baton Bearers. How many did you spot? Source
Jason Greenslade returns to the Commonwealth Games stage for the first time in 16 years, bringing a wealth of experience to Team Guernsey after previously representing Wales. Hear from Jason as we catch up with him before his Glasgow 2026 campaign begins. #WorldBowls #Glasgow2026 Source
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31 Officials. Eight Nations. One Commonwealth Games. Meet the World Bowls 31 International Technical Officials (ITOs) appointed to officiate at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The ITO group represents eight countries from around the world, with six officials coming from host nation Scotland. Technical Delegate for Glasgow 2026, Mark Cowan, and Chief Technical Official (CTO) […]
Bowls and para bowls kicked off the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with an action-packed opening day, featuring home wins, big upsets and the start of Aaron Wilson’s quest for a third straight Commonwealth Games singles gold. Read the full Day One wrap on our Website: https://www.worldbowls.com/commonwealth-games-day-0-wrap/ Source
Day one delivered everything the Commonwealth Games is known for – home crowd moments, birthday celebrations and world-class bowls. Scotland’s Jason Banks delighted the home fans with a winning start on debut, while New Zealand’s Selina Goddard celebrated her birthday in style with victory alongside Katelyn Inch. Defending champions also began their campaigns as the […]
From cheering in the stands to competing for Commonwealth Games gold. Twelve years after watching her heroes at Glasgow 2014, Scotland’s Sophie McGrouther returns to the city as one of the hosts’ brightest medal hopes. Read her inspiring journey. Source
Four Commonwealth Games. Four medals. Can Sian Honnor make it five? England’s experienced skip is chasing a fifth consecutive Commonwealth Games medal at Glasgow 2026, with her biggest supporters – her three children – cheering from the stands. Read her story. Source
When Bowls and Para Bowls gets underway today at Glasgow 2026, the sport will make history as the first competition of the Games. For the first time, athletes will compete indoors on purpose-built portable rinks, with a faster format, shot clocks, music and four matches taking place simultaneously to create an exciting experience for players […]
Be there for the world’s biggest bowls event. Priority ticket access for the 2027 World Bowls Championship opens soon. Sign up before 2 August to access the exclusive pre-sale and give yourself the best chance of securing tickets for your preferred sessions. Priority access: 3-4 August General sale: 5 August Register now: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6UDT-JNP/2027-world-championships?pfredir=3 #WorldBowlsChampionship2027 Source
Why Bowls’ Place at the Commonwealth Games Matters Every four years, bowls reaches audiences that national competitions simply can’t. It introduces new fans to our sport, inspires future players, coaches, officials and volunteers, and gives nations of all sizes the opportunity to compete on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. With Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth […]
The World Bowls Series Finals will take place at the iconic Bukit Kiara Stadium in Kuala Lumpur from 2-4 December 2026. The season ending Platinum event will bring together 24 of the world’s top ranked bowlers, with the 12 highest-ranked women and men available as of 31 October qualifying to compete. Following the success of […]
What does the Commonwealth Games mean to the athletes preparing for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games ? For some, it’s the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. For others, it’s another opportunity to represent their nation on one of the biggest stages in bowls. Whether it’s a first Games or a fourth, one message shines through: pride. […]