The 1988 Embassy World Indoor Bowls Championship was held at
Alexandra Palace,
London
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,
England
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, from 5 to 13 March 1988.
The event moved to the newly rebuilt
Alexandra Palace from the
Coatbridge
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indoor bowling club. Seeds were introduced for the first time.
Hugh Duff won the title beating
Wynne Richards in the final five games to one (7-0, 7-1, 2-7, 7-6, 7-4, 7-4).
The 1988 Midland Bank World Indoor Pairs Championship was held at the
Bournemouth International Centre from 5 to 13 December 1987+.(+ Held in Dec 1987 to avoid a clash with the 1988
World Outdoor Championships).
Ian Schuback & Jim Yates won the title defeating
Andy Thomson & Gary Smith 5-1 in the final (6-3, 7-5, 5-7, 8-2, 7-5, 7-5).
The 1988 Inaugural Women's Championship was held at the Llanelli Indoor Bowling Club from April 29 to 1 May 1.
Margaret Johnston
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won the title beating Edna Bessell in the final 7-3 5-7 7-6 7-2.
Winners
Draw and results
Men's singles
Men's Pairs
Women's singles
Group Stages
Group A Results
Group B Results
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Medal round
References
External links
Official website
{{World Indoor Bowls Championship
World Indoor Bowls Championship
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