Champion of Champions

The World Bowls Champion of Champions is an international singles event featuring national champions from World Bowls member nations. Each competitor qualifies by winning their respective national singles title. The event has been held annually since its introduction and provides a platform for comparing national champions in a standardised international competition format.

YEARVENUEWOMEN'S CHAMPIONMEN'S CHAMPION
2003Moama, AustraliaLiz James (SWI)Douw Calitz (NAM)
2004Warilla AustraliaMargaret Johnston (IRE)Ali Forsyth (NZL)
2005Christchurch, New ZealandNor Iryani Azmi (MAS)Mark Walton (ENG)
2006Christchurch, New ZealandJulie Saunders (ENG)Darren Burnett (SCO)
2007Warilla AustraliaAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Tony Grantham (NZL)
2008Aberdeen, ScotlandKathy Pearce (WAL)Leif Selby (AUS)
2009Ayr, ScotlandKelsey Cottrell (AUS)Brett Wilkie (AUS)
2010Norfolk IslandJan Khan (NZL)Aron Sherriff (AUS)
2011Hong Kong, ChinaJo Edwards (NZL)Thomas Greechan (JER)
2012Paphos, CyprusSandra Keith (NZL)Hizlee Abdul Rais (MAS)
2013Christchurch, New ZealandKaren Murphy AM (AUS)Tom Bishop (ENG)
2014Christchurch, New ZealandLorna Smith (SCO)Iain McLean (SCO)
2015Helensvale, AustraliaEmma Saroji (MAS)Neil Mulholland (IRE)
2016Helensvale, AustraliaNatasha Scott (AUS)Scott Thulborn (AUS)
2017St. John’s Park, AustraliaLaura Daniels (WAL)Aaron Teys (AUS)
2018St. John’s Park, AustraliaJo Edwards (NZL)Shannon McIIroy (NZL)
2019Adelaide, AustraliaKylie Whitehead (AUS)Lee Schraner (AUS)
2022Naenae, New ZealandTayla Bruce (NZL)Sam Tolchard (ENG)
2023Robina, AustraliaAnne Nunes (USA)Daniel Salmon (WAL)
2024Auckland, New ZealandMilika Nathan (TGA)Lee Schraner (AUS)
2025Barham, NSW, AustraliaShae Wilson (NFK)David Copeland (IRE)

World Cup

The World Cup is an elite international bowls event featuring invited nations competing across singles and pairs in a fast-paced format that brings together both para and able-bodied athletes from around the world.

YearWomen’s SinglesMen’s SinglesWomen’s PairsMen’s PairsPara Women’s SinglesPara Men’s SinglesPara Mixed PairsOverall Team Winner
2025Emma Firyana Binti Saroji (Malaysia)Sam Tolchard (England)Cheryl Chan & Helen Cheung (Hong Kong)Daniel Davies Junior & Ross Owen (Wales)Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall & director Elizabeth Shipley (England)James Reynolds (Australia)James Reynolds & Serena Bonnell (Australia)Malaysia

WIBC/IIBC World Indoor Championship

The WIBC / IIBC World Indoor Championship is an international indoor bowls championship featuring men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed pairs events. The competition has been held across multiple host nations and venues, bringing together leading indoor players from World Bowls member countries. From 2019 onwards, World Bowls and the International Indoor Bowls Council (IIBC) have delivered the event as a joint championship. The event was previously known as the World Cup between 2005 and 2019. The championships were not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

YearVenueWomen’s ChampionMen’s ChampionMixed Pairs Champions
2000BelfastMarlene Castle (NZL)Graeme Archer (SCO)—
2001BelfastBetty Brown (SCO)Darren Burnett (SCO)—
2002BelfastCarol Ashby (ENG)David Miller (ENG)—
2003BelfastCarol Ashby (ENG)Stevie Moran (IRE)—
2004BelfastJulie Forrest (SCO)Mark O’Riordan (ENG)—
2005BelfastMargaret Letham (SCO)Jeff Wells (ENG)—
2006BelfastMargaret Letham (SCO)Nicky Donaldson (GGY)—
2007BelfastClaire Johnston (SCO)Mervyn King (ENG)—
2008SwanseaSarah Seymour (ENG)Colin Walker (SCO)Suzanne & Mervyn King (ENG)
2009SwanseaAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Neil Spiers (SCO)Margaret Letham & Neil Spiers (SCO)
2010AuchinleckJulie Forrest (SCO)Graham Smith (ENG)Margaret Letham & Neil Spiers (SCO)
2011IslwynBetty Morgan (WAL)Graham Smith (ENG)Carl Wood & Betty Morgan (WAL)
2012IslwynLaura Thomas (WAL)Steven Allan (SCO)Kerry Packwood & Damian Doubler (WAL)
2013JerseyJulie Forrest (SCO)Steven Allan (SCO)Julie Forrest & Jonathan Ross (SCO)
2014JerseyJulie Forrest (SCO)Damian Doubler (WAL)Lynn Stein & Iain McLean (SCO)
2015JerseyAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Scott Baxter (JER)Chloe & Tommy Greechan (JER)
2016JerseyKatherine Rednall (ENG)Andrew Kyle (IRE)Chloe Greechan & Malcolm de Sousa (JER)
2017SwanseaChloe Watson (IRE)Jarred Breen (WAL)Annalisa Dunham & Martin Spencer (ENG)
2018Hartlepool & District IBCAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Stewart Anderson (SCO)Stewart Anderson & Emma McIntyre (SCO)
2019Merthyr Tydfil IBCAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Stewart Anderson (SCO)Martin Puckett & Devon Cooper (ENG)
2020—Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)
2021—Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)
2022Bristol, EnglandJulie Forrest (SCO)Michael Stepney (SCO)Alison Merrien MBE (GGY) & Stewart Anderson (SCO)
2023Warilla, AustraliaJulie Forrest (SCO)Aron Sherriff (AUS)Kelsey Cottrell & Aron Sherriff (AUS)
2024GuernseyNor Farah Ain Abdullah (MAS)Jason Greenslade (GGY)Samantha Atkinson & Ray Pearse (AUS)
2025AberdeenSophie McGrouther (SCO)Jack McShane (AUS)Emily Kernick & Dominic McVitte (ENG)
2026MelbourneAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Iain McLean (SCO)Kelsey Cottrell & Corey Wedlock (AUS)

World Cup (Indoor) Honour Board (2005 – 2019)

The World Cup was an international indoor bowls event held between 2005 and 2019 prior to the introduction of the joint World Bowls Indoor Championship structure.

YearVenueWomen’s ChampionMen’s Champion
2005Hong KongGrace Chu (HKG)Mark Casey (AUS)
2006Warilla, AustraliaShirley Choy (CAN)Neil Spiers (SCO)
2007Warilla, AustraliaJudy Nardella (AUS)Kelvin Kerkow (AUS)
2008Warilla, AustraliaAlison Merrien (GGY)Safuan Said (MAS)
2009Warilla, AustraliaJo Edwards (NZL)Leif Selby (AUS)
2010Warilla, AustraliaJo Edwards (NZL)Leif Selby (AUS)
2011Warilla, AustraliaJo Edwards (NZL)James Talbot (IRE)
2012Warilla, AustraliaAlison Merrien (GGY)Jeremy Henry (AUS)
2013Warilla, AustraliaJo Edwards (NZL)Jeremy Henry (AUS)
2014Warilla, AustraliaCaroline Brown (SCO)Jeremy Henry (AUS)
2015Warilla, AustraliaSiti Zalina Ahmad (MAL)Iain McLean (SCO)
2016Warilla, AustraliaCarmen Anderson (NFK)Jeremy Henry (AUS)
2017Warilla, AustraliaJo Edwards (NZL)Jeremy Henry (AUS)
2018Warilla, AustraliaLucy Beere (GGY)Jeremy Henry (AUS)
2019Warilla, AustraliaJo Edwards (NZL)Gary Kelly (IRE)

World Bowls Junior Indoor Championship

These honour boards document the history of the outdoor junior and youth world championships, which have operated under several event names over time. The event was known as the World Junior Cup from 2005 to 2011 and was not held in 2012 and 2013. From 2014 to 2016 it operated as the World Junior Championship, before being re-titled the World Youth Championships in 2017 and 2018. The championships were not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2019, the International Indoor Bowls Council (IIBC) and World Bowls agreed to merge, integrating these events into the wider World Bowls pathway. Across all versions, the championship has been an outdoor event for players aged 18–25, featuring men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed pairs.

YearVenueWomen’s ChampionMen’s ChampionMixed Pairs Champions
2000BelfastMarlene Castle (NZL)Graeme Archer (SCO)—
2001BelfastBetty Brown (SCO)Darren Burnett (SCO)—
2002BelfastCarol Ashby (ENG)David Miller (ENG)—
2003BelfastCarol Ashby (ENG)Stevie Moran (IRE)—
2004BelfastJulie Forrest (SCO)Mark O’Riordan (ENG)—
2005BelfastMargaret Letham (SCO)Jeff Wells (ENG)—
2006BelfastMargaret Letham (SCO)Nicky Donaldson (GGY)—
2007BelfastClaire Johnston (SCO)Mervyn King (ENG)—
2008SwanseaSarah Seymour (ENG)Colin Walker (SCO)Suzanne & Mervyn King (ENG)
2009SwanseaAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Neil Spiers (SCO)Margaret Letham & Neil Spiers (SCO)
2010AuchinleckJulie Forrest (SCO)Graham Smith (ENG)Margaret Letham & Neil Spiers (SCO)
2011IslwynBetty Morgan (WAL)Graham Smith (ENG)Carl Wood & Betty Morgan (WAL)
2012IslwynLaura Thomas (WAL)Steven Allan (SCO)Kerry Packwood & Damian Doubler (WAL)
2013JerseyJulie Forrest (SCO)Steven Allan (SCO)Julie Forrest & Jonathan Ross (SCO)
2014JerseyJulie Forrest (SCO)Damian Doubler (WAL)Lynn Stein & Iain McLean (SCO)
2015JerseyAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Scott Baxter (JER)Chloe & Tommy Greechan (JER)
2016JerseyKatherine Rednall (ENG)Andrew Kyle (IRE)Chloe Greechan & Malcolm de Sousa (JER)
2017SwanseaChloe Watson (IRE)Jarred Breen (WAL)Annalisa Dunham & Martin Spencer (ENG)
2018Hartlepool & District IBCAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Stewart Anderson (SCO)Stewart Anderson & Emma McIntyre (SCO)
2019Merthyr Tydfil IBCAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Stewart Anderson (SCO)Martin Puckett & Devon Cooper (ENG)
2020—Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)
2021—Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)Not held (COVID-19)
2022Bristol, EnglandJulie Forrest (SCO)Michael Stepney (SCO)Alison Merrien MBE (GGY) & Stewart Anderson (SCO)
2023Warilla, AustraliaJulie Forrest (SCO)Aron Sherriff (AUS)Kelsey Cottrell & Aron Sherriff (AUS)
2024GuernseyNor Farah Ain Abdullah (MAS)Jason Greenslade (GGY)Samantha Atkinson & Ray Pearse (AUS)
2025AberdeenSophie McGrouther (SCO)Jack McShane (AUS)Emily Kernick & Dominic McVitte (ENG)
2026MelbourneAlison Merrien MBE (GGY)Iain McLean (SCO)Kelsey Cottrell & Corey Wedlock (AUS)

Asia Pacifics

The Asia Pacific Championships is a regional international bowls event featuring men’s and women’s singles, pairs, triples and fours. First held in 1985, the championships have been hosted across multiple countries in the Asia Pacific region. The honour boards below list past champions by year and discipline.

YearHost countryWomen’s singlesWomen’s pairsWomen’s triplesWomen’s foursWomen’s trophy
1985Tweed Heads, AustraliaMerle Richardson – AustraliaJoyce Osborne (s); Rhoda Ryan – New ZealandPatricia Smith (s); Norma Massey; Shirley Kelly – AustraliaJoyce Osborne (s); Millie Khan; Denise Page; Daphne Le Breton – New ZealandNew Zealand
1987Lae, Papua New GuineaRamona Ash – Cook IslandsWillow Fong (s); Maria Lum On – FijiCunera Monalu; Laureen Griffiths; Maggi Worri – Papua New GuineaWillow Fong (s); Robin Forster; Betty Olssen; Jackie Gaunder – FijiFiji
1989Suva, FijiMillie Khan – New ZealandMaria Lum On (s); Vimla Swamy – FijiGreeta Fahey (s); Audrey Hefford; Di Cunningham – AustraliaBetty Fitzell (s); Adrienne Lambert; Lyn McLean; Marlene Castle – New ZealandNew Zealand
1991Hong Kong, ChinaCarmen Bishop – Norfolk IslandEdda Bonutto (s); Daphne Shaw – AustraliaEva Ho (s); Linda Smith; Lena Yeung – Hong KongVimla Swamy (s); Betty Olssen; Phil Morrison; Radhika Prasad – FijiAustralia
1993Victoria, CanadaCarmen Anderson – Norfolk IslandJoy McKee (s); Kathy McGowan – AustraliaDorothy Roche (s); Audrey Rutherford; Betty Herbertson – AustraliaJean Roney (s); Margaret Richards; Margaret Fettes; Anita Nivala – CanadaNew Zealand
1995Dunedin, New ZealandCarmen Anderson – Norfolk IslandAudrey Rutherford (s); Norma Richardson – AustraliaMarlene Castle (s); Millie Khan; Marie Watson – New ZealandMarlene Castle (s); Millie Khan; Marie Watson; Bett Prattley – New ZealandNew Zealand
1997Warilla, AustraliaRoma Dunn – AustraliaCarmen Anderson (s); Esther Sanchez – Norfolk IslandKaren Murphy (s); Willow Fong; Margaret Sumner – AustraliaMarilyn Peddell (s); Karen Murphy; Willow Fong; Margaret Sumner – AustraliaAustralia
1999Bukit Kiara, MalaysiaMarlene Castle – New ZealandKaren Murphy (s); Willow Fong – AustraliaAnne Lomas (s); Sharon Sims; Patsy Jorgenson – New ZealandAnne Lomas (s); Sharon Sims; Patsy Jorgenson; Jan Khan – New ZealandNew Zealand
2001Moama, AustraliaMarlene Castle – New ZealandJo Edwards (s); Sharon Sims – New ZealandRoma Dunn (s); Adrienne Wynen; Lee Poletti – AustraliaRoma Dunn (s); Adrienne Wynen; Lee Poletti; Karen Murphy – AustraliaNew Zealand
2003Pine Rivers, AustraliaCarmen Anderson – PhilippinesSiti Zalina Ahmad (s); Nor Hashimah Ismail – MalaysiaHaslah Hassan (s); Nazura Ngahay; Azlina Arshad – MalaysiaJo Edwards (s); Sharon Sims; Val Smith; Wendy Jensen – New ZealandMalaysia
2005Melbourne, AustraliaLitia Tikoisuva – FijiKaren Murphy (s); Lynsey Armitage – AustraliaElizabeth Li (s); Camilla Leung; Grace Chu – Hong KongNOT PLAYED (used 2006 Commonwealth Games format)Malaysia
2007Christchurch, New ZealandVal Smith – New ZealandKaren Murphy (s); Lynsey Armitage – AustraliaNur Fidrah Noh (s); Nor Shafeenaz Yahya; Azlina Arshad – MalaysiaJan Khan (s); Marina Khan; Manu Timoti; Mary Campbell – New ZealandAustralia
2009Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaRosita Bradborn – PhilippinesSiti Zalina Ahmad (s); Nor Hashimah Ismail – MalaysiaNor Shafeeqah Yahya (s); Nur Fidrah Noh; Azlina Arshad – MalaysiaNor Shafeeqah Yahya (s); Nur Fidrah Noh; Azlina Arshad; Nor Hashimah Ismail – MalaysiaMalaysia
2011Adelaide, AustraliaSiti Zalina Ahmad – MalaysiaJo Edwards (s); Val Smith – New ZealandKelsey Cottrell (s); Rebecca Quail; Lynsey Armitage – AustraliaJo Edwards (s); Jan Khan; Genevieve Baildon; Leanne Curry – New ZealandAustralia
2015Christchurch, New ZealandKaren Murphy – AustraliaKaren Murphy (s); Kelsey CottrellRosita Bradborn (s); Ronalyn Greenlees; Hazel Jaconoy – PhilippinesNatasha Scott (s); Anne Johns; Kelsey Cottrell; Carla Odgers – AustraliaAustralia

YearHost countryMen’s singlesMen’s pairsMen’s triplesMen’s foursMen’s trophy
1985Tweed Heads, AustraliaPeter Fong – FijiMaurice Symes (s); Wayne Nairn – New ZealandGeorge Souza (s); M B (Junior) Hassan; David Tso – Hong KongKeith Poole (s); Don Sherman; Arthur Black; Wally Bonagura – AustraliaAustralia
1987Lae, Papua New GuineaKen Williams – AustraliaDennis Katunarich (s); William Wain – AustraliaDarby Ross (s); Ken Williams; Trevor Morris – AustraliaTau Nancie (s); Laka Rawali; Eddie Loa; Peter Pomaleu – Papua New GuineaAustralia
1989Suva, FijiRob Parella – AustraliaRob Parella (s); Dennis Katunarich – AustraliaRex Johnston (s); Terry McCabe; Ken Williams – AustraliaRex Johnston (s); Terry McCabe; Dennis Katunarich; Ken Williams – AustraliaAustralia
1991Hong Kong, ChinaRob Parella – AustraliaBill Boettger (s); Ronnie Jones – CanadaGeorge Souza (s); David Tso; Mel Stewart – Hong KongBill Boettger (s); Dave Houtby; Dave Brown; Ronnie Jones – CanadaCanada
1993Victoria, CanadaCameron Curtis – AustraliaBill Boettger (s); Mark Gilliland – CanadaSteven Anderson (s); David Stockham; Sam Laguzza – AustraliaSteven Anderson (s); Steve Srhoy; David Stockham; Sam Laguzza – AustraliaAustralia
1995Dunedin, New ZealandKelvin Kerkow – AustraliaGary Lawson (s); Rowan Brassey – New ZealandPeter Belliss (s); David File; Andrew Curtain – New ZealandPeter Belliss (s); Gary Lawson; David File; Andrew Curtain – New ZealandNew Zealand
1997Warilla, AustraliaRowan Brassey – New ZealandPeter Shaw (s); Rowan Brassey – New ZealandPeter Belliss (s); Russell Meyer; Andrew Curtain – New ZealandPeter Belliss (s); Peter Shaw; Russell Meyer; Andrew Curtain – New ZealandNew Zealand
1999Bukit Kiara, MalaysiaAlan Webber – CanadaMark Jacobson (s); Brett Duprez – AustraliaRex Johnston (s); Steve Glasson; Adam Jeffrey – AustraliaRex Johnston (s); Mark Jacobson; Adam Jeffrey; Brett Duprez – AustraliaAustralia
2001Moama, AustraliaNoel Kennedy – Hong KongPaul Girdler (s); Russell Meyer – New ZealandRex Johnston (s); Steve Glasson; Adam Jeffrey – AustraliaRex Johnston (s); Adam Jeffrey; Mark Jacobson; Kevin Kerkow – AustraliaNew Zealand
2003Pine Rivers, AustraliaRussell Meyer – New ZealandKeith Roney (s); Michael Larue – CanadaGary Lawson (s); Sean Johnston; Jamie Hill – New ZealandMichael Wilks (s); Kevin Walsh; Bill Cornehls; Kelvin Kerkow – AustraliaNew Zealand
2005Darebin, Melbourne, AustraliaRyan Bester – CanadaSafuan Said (s); Fairul Izwan – MalaysiaGary Lawson (s); Richard Girvan; Justin Goodwin – New ZealandNOT PLAYED (used 2006 Commonwealth Games format)Canada
2007Christchurch, New ZealandAli Forsyth – New ZealandNathan Rice (s); Leif Selby – AustraliaMark Casey (s); Wayne Turley; Bill Cornehls – AustraliaMark Casey (s); Wayne Turley; Nathan Rice; Bill Cornehls – AustraliaAustralia
2009Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAli Forsyth – New ZealandMark Jacobson (s); Robert Thompson – AustraliaWayne Turley (s); Leif Selby; Mark Berghofer – AustraliaFairul Izwan ABD Muin (s); Muhammad Azwan Shuhaimi; Khairul Anuar ABD Khadir; Azim Azami Ariffin – MalaysiaAustralia
2012Adelaide, AustraliaSafuan Said – MalaysiaRichard Girvan (s); Dan Delany – New ZealandDaniel Lum On (s); Samuela Tui; Semesa Naiseruvati – FijiAron Sherriff (s); Nathan Rice; Mark Casey; Mark Berghofer – AustraliaAustralia
2015Christchurch, New ZealandAron Sherriff – AustraliaRyan Bester (s); Steven Santana – CanadaPaul Girdler (s); Andrew Kelly; Michael Nagy – New ZealandPaul Girdler (s); Shannon McIlroy; Andrew Kelly; Michael Nagy – New ZealandNew Zealand

Commonwealth Games

World Championships