Announcement – MBC 2026 & 2027 Hosts

Written By MBC

Dear Presidents and Secretaries of MBC Federations,

We are pleased to announce the decision of the MBC Committee regarding the hosting of upcoming MBC Championships:

  • MBC 2026 will be hosted by Croatia

  • MBC 2027 will be hosted by Portugal

The Committee’s intention is to give all MBC federations the opportunity to host the championship in the future, ensuring fair rotation and participation.

For MBC 2026, the dates are confirmed as 26th April – 3rd May.

Please find attached the official Championship logo. More details will be shared as soon as the MBC 2026 website is ready: https://www.mbcbowling.com/

We look forward to your continued support and participation in making these championships a great success.

Best regards,

Mediterranean Bowling Confederation (MBC)

Executive Committee

 

 

 

MBC Newsletter – May 3, 2025 Outcome of the Extraordinary General Assembly and Election of the New Executive Committee The Mediterranean Bowling Confederation (MBC) convened its Extraordinary General Assembly (AGE) on April 28, 2025, at the Rollhouse Bowling Center in Ankara. This assembly was held in accordance with the MBC Statutes and formally requested by the following member federations:  Croatia Bowling Federation  Tenpin Bowling Association of France  Gibraltar Tenpin Bowling Association  Israel Bowling Federation  Italian Billiard and Bowling Federation  Bowling Federation of Kosovo  Malta Bowling Association  Portuguese Bowling Association  San Marino Bowling Association  Slovenia Bowling Federation  Tunisia Bowling Federation  Spanish Bowling Federation  Serbia Bowling Association  Turkish Bocce, Bowling and Dart Federation The MBC extends its appreciation to these federations for their active role in supporting the democratic governance of the Confederation. Election of the New Executive Committee Elections were conducted during the Assembly in accordance with the MBC Statutes. The newly elected Executive Committee is as follows:  President: Marios Nicolaides (Bowling Federation of Kosovo)  Vice President: Cosimo Zecca (Italian Billiard and Bowling Federation)  Treasurer: Hunter Beatrice (Tenpin Bowling Association of France)  Committee Member: Ümit Yıldırım (Turkish Bocce, Bowling and Dart Federation)  Committee Member: Cristina de Jesus Coutinho Soares (Portuguese Bowling Association)  Committee Member: Rick Vogelesang (Malta Bowling Association) No nominations were received for the position of Secretary-General. The position remains vacant, and a further communication will follow regarding the nomination process.file:///C:/Users/User/OneDrive/Documents/111.pdffile:///C:/Users/User/OneDrive/Documents/111.pdf111.pdfof the Extraordinary General Assembly and Election of the New Executive Committee The Mediterranean Bowling Confederation (MBC) convened its Extraordinary General Assembly (AGE) on April 28, 2025, at the Rollhouse Bowling Center in Ankara. This assembly was held in accordance with the MBC Statutes and formally requested by the following member federations:  Croatia Bowling Federation  Tenpin Bowling Association of France  Gibraltar Tenpin Bowling Association  Israel Bowling Federation  Italian Billiard and Bowling Federation  Bowling Federation of Kosovo  Malta Bowling Association  Portuguese Bowling Association  San Marino Bowling Association  Slovenia Bowling Federation  Tunisia Bowling Federation  Spanish Bowling Federation  Serbia Bowling Association  Turkish Bocce, Bowling and Dart Federation The MBC extends its appreciation to these federations for their active role in supporting the democratic governance of the Confederation. Election of the New Executive Committee Elections were conducted during the Assembly in accordance with the MBC Statutes. The newly elected Executive Committee is as follows:  President: Marios Nicolaides (Bowling Federation of Kosovo)  Vice President: Cosimo Zecca (Italian Billiard and Bowling Federation)  Treasurer: Hunter Beatrice (Tenpin Bowling Association of France)  Committee Member: Ümit Yıldırım (Turkish Bocce, Bowling and Dart Federation)  Committee Member: Cristina de Jesus Coutinho Soares (Portuguese Bowling Association)  Committee Member: Rick Vogelesang (Malta Bowling Association) No nominations were received for the position of Secretary-General. The position remains vacant, and a further communication will follow regarding the nomination process. Marios Nicolaides/President/Mediterranean Bowling Confederation mn@europeanbowling.sport +357 99 6193501 1 Acknowledgment of Outgoing Committee Members The MBC wishes to formally recognize and express its sincere appreciation to the following outgoing Executive Committee members:  Mr. Athanasios Vasileiadis  Mr. Leonidas Maragkos  Mr. Ahmed Nasr These individuals have demonstrated longstanding dedication, professionalism, and integrity in their service to the MBC. Their efforts have been instrumental in promoting the development and governance of bowling across the Mediterranean region. Although they have chosen not to stand for re-election, their legacy of leadership and service will continue to be valued and respected by the MBC and its member federations. Mediterranean Bowling Confederation (MBC) Executive Committee

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