🎉 Exciting times in the indoor bowls world as the World Indoor Bowls Championships head for a gripping finale! Televised by the BBC, this event’s pulling in viewers with thrilling matches and massive prize money up for grabs. 🏆
Here’s what you need to know:
📺 **Where to Watch**: Catch the finals live on BBC Two from 2:30 PM this Sunday. Can’t get to a TV? No worries! Stream it on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website. Global fans can tune in via the World Bowls Tour YouTube channel for live streams. 🎥
📻 **Radio Updates**: While there’s no dedicated radio commentary, stay tuned to BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Norfolk for regular updates and player interviews. Access it all day through the BBC Sounds app.
🎳 **Tournament Format & Rules**: Matches follow a sets format and if things are tied, a thrilling three-end tie-break will settle the score. In singles, players use four bowls each, and only assess bowl positions after their third and fourth bowls. To keep the action moving, the “re-spotting the jack” rule applies, meaning if the jack’s out of place, it’s placed on a marked spot instead of restarting the end.
💰 **Prize Money**: The stakes are high this year! The champions of the Open Singles and Women’s Singles take home a whopping £50,000 each! 💷 Not just the singles, even Open Pairs and Mixed Pairs winners share a £20,000 prize per team. Plus, even early-round competitors are rewarded, recognising their hard work and journey to the world stage.
📅 Get ready for an action-packed weekend of top-notch indoor bowls. Who’s your money on to take home the crown? 🥇
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