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🎳 Bowling

❤️ Why We Love Bowling: Bowling is a blast for all ages. Whether we’re sharing laughs with pals, engaging in friendly competitions, or savoring a victory dance after a strike, it’s a sport that connects us. You don’t have to be a pro to have fun. The thrill of the countdown pins and the clatter of a successful hit keeps us coming back. Simple to play, yet challenging to master, bowling brings joy and camaraderie that we cherish.

⏳ Bowling History

  • 3200 BC: Earliest known instances of a bowling-like game in ancient Egypt.
  • 300 AD: A game resembling bowling was played in German churches as a religious ceremony.
  • 1300s – 1600s: Bowling evolves across Europe throughout the Middle Ages. Banned by King Edward III of England, standardized in Germany by Martin Luther.
  • 1700s – 1800s: Bowling is brought to America by English, Dutch, and German settlers. Ten-pin bowling emerges in the 1840s.
  • 1895: The establishment of the American Bowling Congress (ABC).
  • 1916: Founding of the Women’s International Bowling Congress (WIBC).
  • 1930s: Invention of the automatic pinsetter. Bowling debuts in the 1936 Olympics.
  • 1950s – 1960s: Greater exposure through television; formation of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA); adoption of automatic scoring systems.
  • 1970s – 1980s: Golden age for professional bowling; rise of family-oriented bowling centers amidst a slight decline in popularity.
  • 1990s – 2000s: Advancements in bowling ball materials, technology impact on equipment and gameplay; record-breaking achievements by prominent bowlers.
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