Madelen Thorsrudhagen Danielsen Wins Girls' Singles Gold at European Youth Bowling Championships 2025

Girls' Event at EYC 2025 | Picture credit: Turkish Bocce Bowling and Darts Federation (TBBDF)

The second competition day at the European Youth Bowling Championships 2025 in Samsun, Turkey delivered plenty of drama and excitement as the Girls’ Singles event took place. With high scores, close matches, and national pride on the line, four talented bowlers stepped onto the podium — and Norway’s Madelen Thorsrudhagen Danielsen came out on top.

Madelen, the No. 1 seed after the six-game qualification, stayed strong under pressure. She narrowly defeated her fellow countrywoman Emilie Marie Aas in a tense semifinal, winning 193–190. In the final, she faced Finland’s Emma Palermaa, the No. 2 seed, and delivered a clutch performance, winning 209–154 to secure the gold.

Earlier in the day, Emma Palermaa reached the final by overcoming Germany’s Fiona Lindemann in a high-scoring semifinal, 243–174.

Girls’ Singles Medalists – EYC 2025

• Gold: Madelen Thorsrudhagen Danielsen (Norway)

• Silver: Emma Palermaa (Finland)

• Bronze: Emilie Marie Aas (Norway), Fiona Lindemann (Germany)

Girls’ All-Event TOP 10 after 6 Games

1. Madelen Thorsrudhagen Danielsen, Norway – Total: 1254, Average: 209.0

2. Emma Palermaa, Finland – Total: 1221, Average: 203.5

3. Fiona Lindemann, Germany – Total: 1208, Average: 201.3

4. Emilie Marie Aas, Norway – Total: 1195, Average: 199.2

5. Anna Ragner, France – Total: 1187, Average: 197.8

6. Lea Hassforth, Germany – Total: 1173, Average: 195.5

7. Kaula Haziri, Kosovo – Total: 1169, Average: 194.8

8. Neea Pöllänen, Finland – Total: 1168, Average: 194.7

9. Artemis Manthou, Greece – Total: 1155, Average: 192.5

10. Julie Rácová, Czech Republic – Total: 1144, Average: 190.7

Full results

Tomorrow, the action continues with the Boys’ Doubles, starting at 9:00 AM local time. With more titles on the line and plenty of young talent in the mix, fans can expect another thrilling day of bowling.

Stay tuned to BowlingLife.eu for all the latest updates, scores, and highlights from the European Youth Bowling Championships 2025 in Turkey.

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Upcoming Schedule at EYC 2025

Wednesday, 16 April – Boys’ Doubles

• 09:00–12:15 – Squad 1

• 13:15–16:30 – Squad 2

• 17:30–18:15 – Semi Final

• 18:15–19:00 – Final

• 19:00–19:15 – Medal Ceremony
  

Thursday, 17 April – Girls’ Doubles

• 09:00–12:15 – Squad 1

• 13:15–16:30 – Squad 2

• 17:30–18:15 – Semi Final

• 18:15–19:00 – Final

• 19:00–19:15 – Medal Ceremony
  

Friday, 18 April – Team Event Block 1

• 09:00–12:15 – Boys Team, Games 1–3

• 13:15–16:30 – Girls Team, Games 1–3
  

Saturday, 19 April – Team Event Block 2 + Finals

• 09:00–12:15 – Girls Team, Games 4–6

• 13:15–16:30 – Boys Team, Games 4–6

• 17:30–18:45 – Team Semifinals

• 18:45–20:00 – Team Finals

• 20:00–20:30 – Team Medal Ceremony

• 20:30–21:00 – All-Event Medal Ceremony
  

Sunday, 20 April – Masters

• 09:00–10:15 – Top 16

• 11:15–12:30 – Top 8 Quarter Finals

• 12:30–13:45 – Top 4 Semi Finals

• 13:45–15:00 – Finals

• 15:00–15:30 – Medal Ceremony

• 20:00–00:00 – Farewell Party