We caught up with the team from Türkiye at the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland. They shared how the sport is developing back home and what they’re doing to bring in new players and grow the bowls community in Türkiye. Aberdeen, Scotland 21–27 April 2025 Stay up to date with us: worldbowls.com […]
Michael Reid, Club President at Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club, shares what it means for the club to host the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship. It’s a proud moment for the club and the city—welcoming athletes from across the globe and showcasing world-class bowls right here in Aberdeen. Aberdeen, Scotland 21–27 April 2025 Stay up to […]
Meet Chico – a proud bowls player for Pakistan, restaurant owner in Glasgow, and someone bringing flavour both on and off the green. In this chat, he shares what bowls means to him, what’s happening in the sport back home in Pakistan, and his best recipe from the kitchen. 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship | […]
Gary Willis – Australian National Coach 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship | Aberdeen, Scotland We caught up with Gary to hear what a typical day looks like for him at the championship, what he enjoys most about coaching, and why being part of an athlete’s journey is so rewarding. He also shared some early thoughts […]
World Bowls President Brett O’Riley is touring the UK, meeting with key people across the sport and discussing what’s next for bowls. There’s plenty in the pipeline to support the development of bowls globally—with a strong focus on growth, collaboration, and future opportunities. Stay up to date with us: worldbowls.com Instagram & Facebook: @worldbowls #WorldBowls […]
Representing Namibia on the world stage Christo Ronald Steenkamp and Diana Viljoen share what it’s like preparing for the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship. From practising on an artificial green made from anchovy net, to adjusting to the pace and surface in Aberdeen. They reflect on the pride of representing Namibia at an event of […]
Charles Amofah, President of the Ghana Bowls Federation, has travelled to the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland on a fact-finding mission. With limited resources, players in Ghana are currently using oranges to practise. This visit marks a key step in his mission to grow the sport and build a stronger future for […]
Takashi Ohira and Sayuri Abiru are proudly representing Japan at the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland. In this short video, they share what the bowls scene looks like in Japan and explain how players back home qualify for international events like this one. Aberdeen, Scotland 21–27 April 2025 Stay up to date […]
Meet Martyn Jenkins, Chief International Technical Official (ITO) for the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland. In this short interview, Martyn explains the role of an ITO, the qualifications needed, and how the team helps ensure the event runs smoothly from start to finish. Aberdeen, Scotland 21–27 April 2025 Stay up to date […]
Connie Rixon is proudly flying the flag for Malta at the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland. She reflects on her runner-up finish last year and shares her thoughts on the exciting growth of bowls in Malta. Aberdeen, Scotland 21–27 April 2025 Stay up to date with us: worldbowls.com Instagram & Facebook: @worldbowls […]
Step inside Aberdeen IBC with Ceris ahead of the 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship. A few players were already out on the green getting a feel for the carpet ahead of Sunday’s start! 20–25 April | Aberdeen IBC, Scotland
In this video, World Bowls President shares an exciting update on the new Development Committee and how we’re expanding the sport globally. Topics covered: 00:07 – Introducing the Development Committee 00:33 – Committee members and regional ambassadors 01:03 – Equipment, short mat strategy and online coaching 01:52 – The public health and Olympic opportunity We’re […]
Watch what happens when a BBC reporter Lewis Irons swaps the microphone for lawn bowls! In this fun segment, he gives it a go for the very first time and finds out there’s more to bowls than meets the eye. Discover why people are loving this sport — and how you can get involved too. […]
Jack McShane (Australia) vs Dominic McVittie (England) 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship, held at Aberdeen Indoor Bowls Club in Scotland from 20–25 April. Format – two sets of seven ends. If required, a three-end tie break will decide the winner. Subscribe to the World Bowls and World Bowls Series YouTube channels for more matches and […]
Sophie McGrouther (Scotland) vs Emily Kernick (England) 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championship, held at Aberdeen Indoor Bowls Club in Scotland from 20–25 April. Format – two sets of seven ends. If required, a three-end tie break will decide the winner. Subscribe to the World Bowls and World Bowls Series YouTube channels for more matches and […]