Emil Holmberg Sweeps Stepladder to Win Estonian Open 2026

Sunday’s championship match at Elamus Bowling in Tallinn saw Sweden’s Emil Holmberg emerge victorious over William Svensson, claiming the title and €5,000 first prize with a score of 218-205.

Holmberg’s path to victory began with a narrow 238-231 win over Finland’s Roni Leskinen in the stepladder run. He then defeated Markus Lahti 259-233 to secure his spot in the title match, where he faced Svensson.

Lahti finished third and earned €2,000, while Leskinen took fourth with a prize of €1,400. Holmberg’s impressive performance marked a significant turnaround from his qualifying round, where he finished 15th with a score of 1,370 over six games.

The Estonian Open 2026 offered a total prize fund of €33,000, with Svensson collecting €3,000 as runner-up. Holmberg’s victory marked a notable achievement in the world of bowling, and his name will be remembered alongside other champions who have conquered the Estonian Open.