Ten-pin bowling is a precision sport in which players roll a ball down a wooden or synthetic lane to knock down ten pins arranged in a triangular formation, with score determined by pins knocked down across a set number of frames. The modern standardized form developed in the United States in the early 20th century, building on older bowling and skittles traditions brought by European immigrants. The sport is governed internationally by the World Bowling federation and, while it has been a demonstration event at past Olympics, is not part of the standard Olympic program.
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Origin YearSource gives the earliest documented newspaper reference to the term, not a confirmed invention date. Originating Region International Governing Body Classification
Olympic Programme StatusDemonstration Sport (Historical) 1 Connections
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1. Ten-pin bowling, Wikipedia
International Governing Body section
World Bowling (WB) was formed in 2014 from component organizations of the Federation Internationale des Quilleurs (FIQ, International Federation of Bowlers).
History section
U.S. newspapers referred to 'ten pin alleys' at least as early as 1820.
entity record, description (olympic-status)
The sport is governed internationally by the World Bowling federation and, while it has been a demonstration event at past Olympics, is not part of the standard Olympic program.
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