18th July, Incheon: Maja Engberg and Nora Johansson gave Sweden its first gold medal of the 2024 IFB World Youth Championships with victory over USA in the Girl's Doubles final and Paul Purps and Max Lorenz delivered Germany's second gold in the Boy's Doubles final.

Engberg and Johansson edged challenger and USA's Katelyn Abigania and Annalise O'Bryant, 172-180 in the first match of the final. There was less between the gold medal contenders as they went from frame to frame almost on level terms.

But the Swedes pull off a small lead when they strung together more strikes than the American quartet. Engberg and Johansson prevailed to deliver Sweden's first gold medal after settling for a silver in the Boy's Singles and the Mixed Team events.

Engberg and Johansson had five days ago defeated Singles gold medalist, Arianne Tay and Colleen Pee of Singapore, 2-1 in the semi-finals match to earn a crack at the gold medal. The American pair, who took home the silver medal, ousted top-seed, Kang Yeyoung and Lee Daeun of Korea, 2-0 to cruise to the final.

Singled gold medalist, Paul Purps led his partner, Max Lorenz to win Germany's second gold medal of the championships with a 2-0 victory over Jacob Bockstie and Brandon Bohn of USA in the title match. The German pair had breezed past Slovakia, 2-0 in the semi-finals.

The American pair eliminated top-seed, Czech Republic, 2-1 in the other semi-final match to face the Germans. With the last final event done, Mr Jeong Suk, President of Korea Bowling Association, Mr Michael Seymour, CEO of IBF, Mr Choi Jongbong, Chairman, Korean Bowling Association (KBA) International Committee and Dr Valerie Teo, President of SIngapore Bowling Federation took turns to present medals to the winners.

Germany emerged as the overall Boys team wining two gold medals with Czech Republic in second with one gold and one bronze. Singapore became the overall Girls Team with a medal haul of 1-1-1. Malaysia and Sweden finished second and third with one gold medal each.

All athletes, team officials, supporters and invited quests will attend a victory banquet hosted by KBA at the Nest Hotel. Performances by Cardio Singing Group and the Mecca K-Pop Group will be providing the entertainment during dinner.

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