How lawn bowls will work for para-athletes
In Glasgow, two events within lawn bowls will be designated as para sports - the first time since Manchester in 2002.
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David Wilson, covering the Commonwealth Games 2014 Lawn bowling from the comfort of the club house. Currently playing at Kirkintilloch B.C. and in this year's Bowls Scotland regional qualifying for the Scottish Championships at Northfield, Ayr.
David Wilson, covering the Commonwealth Games 2014 Lawn bowling from the comfort of the club house. Currently playing at Kirkintilloch B.C. and in this year's Bowls Scotland regional qualifying for the Scottish Championships at Northfield, Ayr.
In Glasgow, two events within lawn bowls will be designated as para sports - the first time since Manchester in 2002.
You might also be of the opinion that bowling is a game for the those with greying hair, creaking bones and hip replacements, a lifetime fulfilled and a stark determination to show the world that competitiveness still exists post 60; well the Commonwealth Games drives into Glasgow in all but a few months and I can assure you the bowls competition promises to be anything but tranquil.
One of the major hitters in world bowls, the Australian Bowling "Jackeroos" have announced their elite squad who will be aiming to continue to add to their already impressive Commonwealth Games medal haul. All time Commonwealth table toppers Bowls England, have yet to name their squad with the 90 days to go and with the Games being held within the British isles, they could be seen as one of the biggest threats to Scottish medal hopes this time around due to the similarity with the performance of the outdoor green. The climate factor also means that the other home nations will be in with a shout, both Wales and Northern Ireland could be outsiders, although it remains to be seen if the Commonwealth Gold medalist (and previous flag bearer for NI) Jeremy Henry will be selected since his move down under to the Australian national team.
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