In this jam-packed episode of What a Load of Bowls, DJ and Simon are joined by World Bowls CEO Neil Dalrymple and President Brett O’Riley to preview the inaugural World Bowls World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

They unpack what promises to be one of the sport’s biggest events from the team formats, nations competing, and the vision behind the new festival of bowls, to the launch of the World Bowls Hall of Fame and the push towards Brisbane 2032 Olympic inclusion.

Brett also shares updates from his travels across Korea, China, and beyond uncovering growth stories, innovation, and even new green-surface technology that could change the future of the sport.

Plus, DJ and Simon dive into the BPL results, club news, and all the pre-event gossip as DJ prepares to jet off to Malaysia.

Listen now for world-class insights, plenty of laughs, and a fresh look at how bowls is stepping onto the global stage.

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