Israeli bowlers Itai Rigbi and Amnon Amar competed at the World Indoor Bowls Championships after their participation was initially in doubt due to a ban imposed by tournament organisers. The pair were beaten in the pairs event on the opening day of the competition. There were protests outside the venue before play. Pro-Palestinian groups have accused Israel of apartheid and called for its athletes to be banned, but the World Bowls Tour allowed the Israeli players to compete after implementing additional security measures.