Opening kicks off world meet
"It is tournaments like the World Women's Championship which attracts over 45 countries that will get us our rightful spot in the Olympics," said Kevin Dornberger. "We're extremely confident that the on-going efforts by both WTBA and FIQ that will eventually earn this opportunity."
Ms Darlene Baker, USBC President elect also welcome participants to this year's championship and she expressed that the bowlers will enjoy the hospitality extended by her staff.
The speeches was followed with the emcee announcing the marchpast of 45 participating teams led by Australia and ending with host nation, United States. The marchpast was followed by the oath-taking by Australia's Carol Gianotti.
The simple opening ceremony ended promptly at 7.30pm and guests and team officials were invited to a welcome reception at the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino. The official practice were held earlier in the day in which the teams tested the lane conditions for the first time.
The championship will commence on Tuesday morning with the Singles event divided into three squads over short oil pattern. The top 3 bowlers after the three squads combined will advance to the stepladder finals scheduled on Thursday, July 30 after the first block of the Trios.
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