Throughout the years, since the introduction of bowling, it has become more and more popular and an exciting indoor sport for many people. It has attracted people from all over the world gaining its reputation as a sport that is fun played and enjoy. Its existence probably began during the time of the ancient Egyptians, as equipment resembling that used in bowling was found in some Egyptian tombs. These discoveries (that could date back as far as the 1700’s) signify the popularity of a game similar to bowling. The game probably was played by rolling at stone at other objects. Historians also record that evidence of a similar game was found in the eastern part of Polynesia.
The modern sport of bowling is believed to have originated in Germany during the third century. It was known as a religious ritual where peasants brought their own “Kegel” – a tool that served as their defense against rebels and oppressors. To test their faith, priests challenged these people to knock down their “Kegel” by rolling a stone at it. When this was attempted, many believed that they would be forgiven of their sins.
As time evolved, bowling has...