IBF Youth World Cup 2025: Hrušovský, Weinstok Lead the Qualifiers, 2 Perfect Games Rolled
- Erikas Jansonas
- Jun 20
- 2 min read
The final day of qualifying at the IBF Youth World Cup 2025 wrapped up on Thursday in Helsingborg, with 18 games now complete and the top 16 bowlers in each division advancing to Stage 2.
Slovakia’s Šimon Hrušovský maintained his lead in the male division, finishing qualifying with a total of 4251. Not far behind, Mathias Otting of Norway posted 4149 to secure second, followed by a big leap from Romania’s Mate Balazs-Becsi, who jumped from 11th into third with 4041. Australia’s Blake Walsh (4026) and Denmark’s Nicolas Carter (4020) completed the top five.
Ireland’s Taylor Williams clinched the final spot in 16th with 3854 — just 13 pins ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Abdulmajeed Al-Aslani.
Over in the female division, Elena Weinstok of Costa Rica continued her outstanding run and held onto the lead with a total of 3881. She’ll enter match play as the top seed. Karen Nielsen of Denmark stayed close with 3787, while Germany’s Fiona Lindemann moved into third with 3743 after a solid Day 3 performance. Norway’s Jenny Mathiesen and Australia’s Samantha Clifton finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Ivanna Villalobos of Mexico locked down the last qualifying spot with 3388 — just 10 pins ahead of Guatemala’s Sofia Romero.
The day also saw the first two perfect games of the tournament. Estonia’s Siim Henrik Saar fired a 300 in the male field, and Elena Weinstok matched him with a flawless 300 of her own in the female competition.
With two 300s in one day and plenty of close races around the cut line, Day 3 brought serious heat to Olympia Bowling.
On Friday, the top 16 in each division will begin Stage 2 with the first eight of 15 round robin matches. Wins earn 30 bonus pins, while a draw nets 15. The final seven matches will take place Saturday, followed by the top 8 bracket and finals.
Stay with BowlingLife for full coverage as the IBF Youth World Cup 2025 heats up in Helsingborg.
IBF Youth World Cup 2025 Schedule
Friday, June 20 – Stage 2
09:00–11:30: Women Top 16 – Games 1–8
12:30–15:00: Men Top 16 – Games 1–8
Saturday, June 21 – Finals Day
09:00–10:30: Women Top 16 – Games 9–15
11:30–13:00: Men Top 16 – Games 9–15
13:45–14:30: Stage 3 – Top 8 (Men & Women)
15:00–18:00:
Stage 4 – Quarterfinals (Best of 3)
Stage 5 – Finals
18:00: Medal Ceremony & Victory Banquet
