BOWLING WORLD CUP BLOGS

Comments by participants, officials, coaches, et al.....................

The 2005 Qubica AMF World Cup is under way at Gladiator Bowling Center in Ljubljana, Slovenia.  As a competitor, there is a great sense of excitement that comes from being a part of such a prestigious event, known worldwide for its tradition as well as its competitiveness.
Great sounds and colors were part of an enthusiastic opening ceremony, filled with important personalities of the bowling world, as well as Ljubljana city officials.
The message was loud and clear, “Welcome to Ljubljana and to one of the most coveted events of the year.”  Competitors from more than 80 nations filled the approaches as the podium was graced with the presence of Qubica AMF organizers, the WTBA president and the city’s mayor.
Bowling started Monday and I believe we all face the challenge with excitement and high expectations. 
As the week goes on, and the leader board takes shape, the atmosphere is for sure going to be filled with the electricity that can only be found in this high level of competition.
For me, although the weather is a bit too cold, the warmth of the Slovenian people is enough to offset the chills.  I look forward to the competition with glee and expect an exciting week at this years World Cup.                                                                  Aumi Guerra, Dominican Republic National Team

The World Cup gives me an opportunity to compete against some of the best bowlers in the world. It is a chance to see some old friends and make some new ones. On a lighter note, this is a title my husband can never win!                                                                                                   Lynda Barnes, USA

The QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup is definitely one of my favorite tournaments. It has a certain place on my schedule.
I like to travel, to see differnt countries and to meet people from different cultures. The World Cup traditionally goes to the major cities in the world and it's always exciting to find out where the next World Cup will be held.
As far as my Website www.bowlingdigital.com is concerned, the World Cup is one of the most important - if not the most important - events of the year. Due to the enormous number of countries that participate in this tournament every year, people all over the world are intersted to follow my coverage. The Website statistics during the 10-day coverage are fantastic. On the other hand, the World Cup is also the toughest job of the year, but I'm already looking forward to next year's event. See you there!                                                                                         Herbert Bickel, bowlingdigital.com

The World Cup is an honor to bowl. It marked the best year of my bowling career in 1999 when I won in Las Vegas and also took the Masters' gold in the World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
It is fantastic to have the opportunity to meet with everyone again and enjoy a week of fun, bowling and friendship.                                                                                                            Ahmed Shaheen, Qatar

I love the keen competition and the chance to visit with friends from all over the bowling world.                                                                                                                Hazel McLeary, Canadian TBF

 As a cameraman, I cover many sports. what makes the QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup so special is how friendly everyone is, from organizers to the players.
It is such a pleasure to be here.                                                             Darrell Lever, Matchroom Sports

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