The 1997 SAGA World World Indoor Bowls Championship was held at Preston Guild Hall, Preston,

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, from 23 January – 2 February 1997. In the singles Hugh Duff won his second title beating Andy Thomson in the final. In the pairs

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won his seventh title in his first partnering with Mervyn King. The Women's World Championship sponsored by British Steel took place in

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from April 19–20. The event was won by

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Winners

Draw and results

Men's singles

Men's Pairs

Women's singles

Group stages

Knockout

References

External links

Official website
{{World Indoor Bowls Championship World Indoor Bowls Championship