The 1953 World Ninepin Bowling Classic Championships was the first edition of the championships and were held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, from 21âÂÂ24 June 1953. Germany sent a united team composed of players from the GDR and the FRG.
In the men's competition the title was won by Yugoslavia in the team competition and by Alfred Baierl (Austria) in the individual event. In the women's competition the title was won by Austria in the team competition and by Jelena à  incek (Yugoslavia) in the individual event.
The competition was played with 200 throws mixed (100 full, 100 clean). Teams were composed of 6 competitors <br>and the scores were added up.
The competition was played with 100 throws mixed (50 full, 50 clean). Teams were composed of 6 competitors <br>and the scores were added up.