South Africa's Jarid James clinches bronze at Bowls World Cup

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Palesa Manaleng

Palesa Manaleng

9 November 2025 | 11:30

The competition, which featured both para and able-bodied players from 12 nations, took place indoors at the Bukit Kiara National Lawn Bowl Centre.

South Africa's Jarid James clinches bronze at Bowls World Cup

Jarid James won a bronze medal at the Bowls World Cup, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Picture: Bowls South Africa/Facebook

South Africa’s Jarid James has secured a bronze medal in the Para Men’s Singles division at the inaugural Bowls World Cup, held from November 4 to 8 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The competition, which featured both para and able-bodied players from 12 nations, took place indoors at the Bukit Kiara National Lawn Bowl Centre. This new addition to the World Bowls calendar is considered one of the sport’s highest-ranked international competitions outside the Commonwealth Games and World Championships.

MEN’S PARA SINGLES FINAL

Australia’s James Reynolds was crowned the new World Cup Para Men’s Singles winner. Reynolds secured a 2-0 victory over India’s Utpal Basumatari in the final, with section scores of 6-4 and 8-1.

Bronze medals were awarded to Jarid James of South Africa and Wai-Sum Tong of Hong Kong, China.

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Jarid James won a bronze medal at the Bowls World Cup, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Picture: World Bowls/ Facebook.

Jarid James won a bronze medal at the Bowls World Cup, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Picture: World Bowls/ Facebook.

GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Bowls Malaysia made history as the inaugural hosts of the exciting event, which serves as a prelude to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Twelve nations competed over five thrilling days in the singles and pairs events: host country Malaysia, plus the top eleven highest-ranked countries from the 2023 World Championships —Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong China, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, USA, and Wales.

The event successfully brought together the best players and teams to compete for a world title while celebrating the culture, passion, and community of bowls in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur.

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