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World Bowling Championships

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The World Bowling Championships are international ten-pin bowling competitions governed by the International Bowling Federation, previously known as World Bowling and the Fédération Internationale des Quilleurs. The first official championships were held in Helsinki in 1954, and the program has included individual and team events for national representatives. The championships are intended for elite bowlers competing under internationally standardized rules, rather than for ordinary league play.

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When were the first World Bowling Championships held?

The first official World Bowling Championships were held in Helsinki in 1954. The event belongs to the international history of ten-pin bowling competition.

Who governs the World Bowling Championships?

The championships are governed by the International Bowling Federation. The governing organization was previously associated with the names World Bowling and Fédération Internationale des Quilleurs.

Are the World Bowling Championships for ten-pin bowling?

Yes. They are international ten-pin bowling competitions involving national teams and elite bowlers.

What was the bowling federation formerly called?

The governing body has been known as World Bowling and, earlier, the Fédération Internationale des Quilleurs. Its current name is the International Bowling Federation.

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