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The 1982 Embassy World Indoor Bowls Championship[1] was held at the Coatbridge indoor bowling club, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 9–14 February 1982.[2]
Sudden death was introduced with 16 competitors (4 from a qualifying tournament), it replaced the group format. The winners prize was £4,000, a record for bowls. John Dunn an 18-year-old from Tonbridge Wells defeated David Bryant, ending Bryant’s attempt to secure a fourth consecutive world title.
John Watson won the title beating Jim Baker in the final. The third place play off was won by John Dunn who defeated John Fullarton 21-19.
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
John Greer
Tony Dunton
George Hindmarsh
Pat O'Brien
Bryant P
David Tso
Skippy Arculli
Michael Pike
Barrie McFadden
Jack Hosking