68 | Olympic Dreams, Platinum Pennant & A 250kg Bowls Trophy

🎙️ Episode 68 - World Bowls News, Platinum Pennant & The Cabra 100K Trophy

Episode 68 of What a Load of Bowls sees Simon and DJ back behind the microphones discussing plenty of action happening around the bowls world.

The lads dive into a series of major announcements from World Bowls, including regional qualifiers for the 2027 World Championships and a significant step towards Olympic recognition through collaboration with the World Petanque and Boules Federation.

They also take a look at the updated World Bowls Series rankings, highlight the upcoming World Bowls Indoor Championships, and discuss what it all means for the global growth of the sport.

Closer to home, the conversation turns to the TAB Platinum Pennant competition, with a full wrap of the opening rounds and how the ladder is shaping up early in the season.

Plus:

• NSW representative trial squads announced

• The massive Cabramatta 100K event and its incredible new trophy

• Bowls popping up in places like Namibia and Bali

• The realities of playing bowls in extreme heat

Simon also shares updates on The Bowls Academy and the growing interest from clubs looking for player development and advisory support.

As always, the bias is strong, the banter is stronger, and there’s plenty happening around the greens.

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