| Event: | Bowling |
| Year: | 2001 |
| Venue: | Utenayu Bowl (39.3046°N 140.5584°W) |
| Dates: | 21–23 August 2001 |
| Competitors: | 48 |
| Nations: | 23 |
| Previous: | 1997 |
| Next: | 2005 |
The bowling events at the 2001 World Games in Akita was played between 21 and 23 August.[1] 48 competitors, from 23 nations, participated in the tournament. The bowling competition took place at Utenayu Bowl (台由ボウル) in Yokote.
| Men's singles | ||||
| Women's singles | ||||
| Mixed doubles | Steve Thornton Kirsten Penny | Tobias Gäbler Tanya Petty | Petter Hansen Mette Hansen |