Team Australia Shines at the IBF Para Bowling World Championships
Team Australia delivered an incredible performance at the IBF Para Bowling World Championships 2025 in Hong Kong, walking away with five medals and several personal bests.
🥇 GOLD – Men’s TPB4 Teams Event (Tyler Allen, Matthew Hurst, Ashley Poelstra, Kallan Strong)
🥇 GOLD – Women’s TPB4 Teams Event (Courtney Bucknell, Dianne Demello, Kate Juillerat, Amanda Threlfall)
🥇 GOLD – Men’s TPB4 Doubles Event (Kallan Strong & Tyler Allen)
🥈 SILVER – Men’s TPB4 All-Events (Kallan Strong)
🥉 BRONZE – Men’s TPB4 Singles Event (Kallan Strong)
Key Highlights
- Doubles Success: Kallan Strong and Tyler Allen dominated the Doubles event, posting a record-breaking combined game of 502, including Tyler’s personal high score of 274.
- Consistency Pays Off: Kallan Strong medaled in every discipline he competed in, securing 2 golds, 1 silver (Championship All-Events), and 1 bronze.
- Team Spirit: Both the men’s and women’s teams showcased exceptional teamwork to claim gold in the Teams events.
Final Results
Thank You
A huge thank you to:
- The Athletes: Amanda Threlfall, Courtney Bucknell, Dianne Demello, Kate Juillerat, Kallan Strong, Tyler Allen, Matthew Hurst, and Ashley Poelstra for representing Australia with pride and excellence. All athletes walk away with a medal following their debut on international soil.
- Head Coach Jason Walsh and Team Manager Kym Walsh for their leadership and support.
- Our supporters: Both those who travelled to Hong Kong and everyone back home who followed the campaign via the hub and social media. Your encouragement made all the difference and meant the world to the team!
- The International Bowling Federation, Asian Bowling Federation, Hong Kong Tenpin Bowling Congress, and Tenpin Results for organising a fantastic event.
Team Australia has returned home safely, bringing with them unforgettable memories and invaluable experiences.
Read through the full hub entries to relive the journey here. .Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 🇦🇺🎳

































