Mediterranean Challenge Cup

2011 Mediterranean Challenge Cup

The Mediterranean Challenge Cup is a ten-pin bowling competition for the federations around Mediterranean Sea. It is recognised by the European Tenpin Bowling Federation and is played since 1998. Each eligible federation sends two men and two women to compete for medals in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles (added in 2012), Teams, All-Events and Masters (added in 2007).

History

I MCC - Nicosia 1998

The first Mediterranean Challenge Cup was held in Nicosia (Cyprus) in 1998 with players from Greece, Israel, Malta and Cyprus. Dimitrios Karetsos (Greece) won gold medals in Singles, Doubles, Teams, and All-Events.

II MCC - St. Julian's 1999

The second MCC was played in St. Julian's (Malta) and included a new team, Turkey. Steve Calleja (Malta) won three gold medals in Doubles, Team, and All-events.

III MCC - Athens 2000

Athens (Greece) held the 2000 MCC with a new team from the western shore of the Mediterranean sea, Spain. Sue Abela (Malta) won gold medals in Singles, Doubles, All-Events and a silver in the teams event.

IV MCC - Nicosia 2001

The fourth MCC was held in Nicosia (Cyprus) for the second time, and one of the teams withdrew, Turkey. Dimitrios Karetsos (Greece) won gold medals in all the men's events (Singles, Doubles, and All-Events) and a bronze in the teams event.

V MCC - Barcelona 2002

In 2002 the MCC was held in Barcelona, increasing the number of teams to seven with the return of Turkey and the first participation of France. It was played from April 12 to 13 in the Bowling Pedralbes, and the Greece national team won the gold medal in the teams event. Sue Abela (Malta) and Bertrand Pujol (France) both won gold medals in singles and masters.[1] France ended up winning the most medals in the 2002 MCC in their first participation, 3 golds, 2 silver, 2 bronze.

VI MCC - Istanbul 2003

The sixth MCC was held in the Korukent Cosmic Bowling of Istanbul (Turkey). Greece and France withdrew and Italy joined the Cup. Best players were Lluís Montfort (Spain), who won three gold medals, and Sue Abela (Malta) who won two gold and two bronze medals.[2]

VII MCC - Rome 2004

The seventh MCC was played in Rome (Italy). Gibraltar and San Marino joined the competition and Greece returned. Best players were Sue Abela (Malta), winning three gold and one silver medals and Marco Reviglio (Italy) with 2 gold and 1 silver medals.[3]

VIII MCC - St. Julian's 2005

The eighth MCC was held in St. Julian's (Malta) for the second time, and Turkey withdrew. Three players won two gold medals: Sue Abela (Malta), Anastasia Rovithaki (Greece) and Marcial Ovide (Spain).[4]

IX MCC - San Marino 2006

San Marino held the 2006 MCC. Turkey returned, Morocco joined the Cup and Spain withdrew. Just like in 2000, Sue Abela (Malta) won gold medals in Singles, Doubles, All-Events and a silver in the teams event.[5]

X MCC - Mersin 2007

Eleven teams played in Mersin (Turkey), with the return of France and Spain from March 27 to April 3 at Rollhouse Bowling Center of Mersin. A Masters event was introduced, which consisted of the top 8 in the All-Events standings for men and women. Chiara Roiati (Italy) and Mark Spiteri (Malta) emerged as winners of the masters event. Best players were Natassa Rovithaki (Greece), winning two gold medals and one bronze medal and Emmanuel Michaud (France) winning two gold medals and one silver medal.[6]

XI MCC - Chania 2008

The eleventh MCC was held in Chania (Greece). The teams were the same as last year except Israel and Morocco, both withdrawing. Sue Abela (Malta) won two gold medals (Singles and All-Events) and a bronze medal. Sebastien Henry (France) won four medals, one gold which came in singles, one silver, and two bronzes.[7]

XII MCC - Montpellier 2009

The twelfth MCC was held in Montpellier (France) from April 23 to 25. Ten teams participated with Spain withdrawing and the inclusion of Catalonia and the return of Israel. The winners of the individual events were Ioannis Stathatos (Grece) and Sue Abela (Malta), who also won the masters . In the doubles events Daniele Fiorentini-Frederico Rossi (Italy) and Natassa Rovithaki-Georgia Papadimitriou (Greece) won. French national team won the teams event. Masters event champion was Lluís Montfort (Catalonia) after being the best in the combined classification (All-events). Lluís Montfort (Catalonia) was the most successful bowler, winning five medals: two golds, two silvers, and a bronze.[8]

XIII MCC - Paphos 2010

In 2010 the MCC was held in Paphos (Cyprus) from April 15 to 17. The teams were the same as 2009. Antonio Francesco (Italy) and Liat Vizenfeld (Israel) won the singles events. Antonio Francesco-Marco Reviglio (Italy) and Niki Schiza-Myria Kastori(Cyprus) won the doubles event. Cyprus national team were the best in the teams event. The All events classification were for Marco Reviglio (Italy) and Niki Schiza (Cyprus), and the Masters event were won by Or Aviram and Sarit Mizrahi, both from Israel.

XIV MCC - Barcelona 2011

2011 Mediterranean Challenge Cup

In 2011 the MCC was held in Barcelona (Catalonia) for the second time, increasing the number of teams to 13 with the first participation of Croatia,[9] Slovenia[10] and Tunisia.[11] It was played from March 30 to April 2 in the Bowling Pedralbes. Sue Abela (Malta) and Georgios Stefanidis (Greece) won the singles events, Carannante-Abela (Malta) and Stefanidis-Krizinis (Greece) won the doubles events and France won the teams event. The "All Event" winners were Sue Abela (Malta) and Habib Dogan (Turkey) and the Masters champions were Niki Schiza (Cyprus) and Marco Reviglio (Italy).

XV MCC - San Marino 2012

In 2012 the MCC was held in San Marino for the second time from April 17 to 21 at Rose'n Bowl with the same 13 teams as 2011. Sandra Torrents (Catalonia) and Maurizio Celli (Italy) won the singles events. The winners in the doubles event were Ebru Ozogluuntur-Adile Michajlow (Turkey) and George Stefanidis-Evangelos Krizinis (Greece), the Greek team winning for the second straight year. A new event, mixed doubles, was added to the schedule, with Daniela Buzzeli-Enzo Zucchinelli emerging as winners. The teams event was won by Greece. The "All Event" winners were Sandra Torrents (Catalonia) and Evangelos Krizinis (Greece). The Masters champions were Sue Abela (Malta) and Adile Michajlow (Turkey).

XVI MCC - Ljubljana 2013

In 2013 the MCC was held in Ljubljana (Slovenia) from April 9 to 13 at Bowling Klub 300. 13 teams participated, with Spain returning and Catalonia withdrawing. The singles events were won by Helga Di Benedetto (Italy) and Justin Scicluna (Malta). The winners in the doubles event were Sue Abela-Tiziana Carannante (Malta) and Julien Sermand-Nicolas Marchand (France). Mixed doubles was won by Alexandra Zormpa-Ioannis Maroussis (Greece). Italy won the teams event. The "All Event" winners were Sue Abela (Malta) and Anze Grabrijan (Slovenia). Anze Grabrijan's All-Events gold medal was the first ever for Slovenia in the MCC. Masters champions were Myria Kastori (Cyprus) and Tolga Sismanogullar (Turkey). Croatia won its first ever medal in the MCC when Mise Mrkonjic won a bronze in the men's masters event.

XVII MCC - Gibraltar 2014

In 2014 the MCC was held in Gibraltar from April 2 to 5 at King’s Bastion Leisure Centre. 10 teams participated, with Catalonia returning, while Croatia, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey withdrew. The singles events were won by Sue Abela (Malta) and Lior Bar (Israel). The doubles winners were Lauriane Célié-Stéphanie Dubourg (France) and Anže Grabrijan-Nino Stenko (Slovenia). Mixed doubles winners were Stéphanie Dubourg-Rémy Laudy (France). Greece won the teams event. The "All Event" winners were Lauriane Célié (France) and George Stefanidis (Greece). Célié snd Stefanidis also won the Masters event. Gibraltar won its first ever medal in the MCC, when Adam Shrubb won a bronze medal in the men's masters event.

XVIII MCC - Chania 2015

In 2015, the MCC was held in Chania (Greece) for the second time. It took place at Mega Place bowling center from April 21-26. 12 federations participated, with Croatia, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey returning. Catalonia and France withdrew. The singles events were won by Ivana Crajacic (Croatia) and Francisco Rodriguez (Spain). The doubles winners were Giada Dimartino-Annalisa Balzano (Italy) and Stavros Parasakis-Ioannis Stathatos (Greece). Mixed doubles winners were Adile Michajlow-Habib Dogan (Turkey). Malta won the teams event. The "All Event" winners were Sue Abela (Malta) and Francisco Rodriguez (Spain). Masters champions were Gulhan Aksular (Turkey) and Anze Grabrijan (Slovenia).

XVIV MCC - Bologna 2016[12]

In 2016, the MCC will be held in Bologna (Italy).

Medal history

Medal history MCC 1998-2015 [13]
Tot
1  Malta 36232887
2  Greece 34263090
3  Italy 17232969
4  France 15131038
5  Israel 13142350
6  Spain 11161138
7  Turkey 7121130
8  Cyprus 75921
9  Catalonia 47617
10  Slovenia 35513
11  Croatia 1023
T12  San Marino 0112
T12  Gibraltar 0011

References

  1. ↑ Greece captures gold medal in Team event in Barcelona
  2. ↑ Montfort and Abela end 2003 Mediterranean Challenge Cup with victory in All Events
  3. ↑ Sue Abela and Marco Reviglio shine in Mediterranean Challenge Cup
  4. ↑ Mediterranean Challenge Cup VIII
  5. ↑ Team Malta Beats Eight Nations to win IX Mediterranean Challenge Cup, San Marino
  6. ↑ 2007 Mersin
  7. ↑ 2008 Chania
  8. ↑ "2009 Montpellier". bowlingdigital.com. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
  9. ↑ "Croatia for the first time in the MCC". MCC. 21 February 2011.
  10. ↑ "Slovenia for the first time at Mediterranean Challenge Cup". MCC. 4 February 2011.
  11. ↑ "Tunisia participates for the first time in the MCC". MCC. 1 March 2011.
  12. ↑ 2016 MCC host city
  13. ↑ "Mediterranean Challenge Cup medal standings". Etbf.eu. Retrieved 2013-07-29.

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