The Men’s singles tournament featured many accomplished
players from across the UK and Europe, but the last men standing on Sunday
evening were 2 Scottish former champions. Bazil Hughes, 21, and Malcolm Heyes,
42, who both won the tournament in 2011 and 2012 respectively, and so it was no
surprise to see them once more battle for the title. This time youth won out
over experience, with Bazil Hughes coming out ahead to earn his place as one of
the sport’s few multiple champions, and establishing himself as an early
favourite for next year’s championships in Devon, England.
The Women’s singles tournament was just as dramatic,
culminating in a spectacular final between Indy Priestman and Anne Larische.
Indy, 38, grew up playing Tambourelli in Galloway and has been the dominant
force in the women’s game for as long a women’s tournament has existed. Anne,
24, has never before attended a World Championship event but has never been
beaten in her native Germany and so was the local pre-tournament favourite. The
final was an exhausting affair that brought the best out of both players, but
when the match was finished it was Indy Priestman who was once again
victorious, claiming an unprecedented 10th World Championship title
for Sweden, where she now lives.
The Women’s doubles final again pitted Indy Priestman
against Anne Larische, with Indy teamed up with Chloe Bruce, 48, and Anne
playing alongside Kathl Schubb, 22. Indy once again came out on top with the
old masters keeping ahead of the young up-and-comers to gain another title towards
Indy’s incredible record and Chloe to gain her first World Championships Gold
medal.
The Men’s doubles final was another battle between Scotland
and Germany, but this time the German pair were victorious, with Phillip
Bahner, 24, and David Sobiella, 24,
defeating Malcolm Heyes and Kevin Witt, 46, in an exhilarating match that
tested all 4 players to their limits, and ensured not every Gold medal was won
by the Scots.
Next year, Devon will host the World Tournament in August.
Newton Stewart hopes to host in 2015.
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