The bridge game is today the only card game recognized as a sport. It exists and develops thanks to enthusiasts. A table, four chairs and a deck of cards – all you need to play bridge. Arsenal of sports equipment is not great. Another feature – the general availability. And only in bridge competitions at one table can meet a beginner and an international grandmaster.
World Bridge Federation (WBF)
World Bridge Championships WBTC, organized by the WBF
“World Teams” or WBTC (every two years, next year, 2017)
Cup of Bermuda – since 1950
Cup of Venice – since 1974
Senior Bowl (bridge) – since 2001
World Open Team Championships WOTC
World Bridge Championship (WS) (every four years, next 2018)
World Open Knockout Teams (Cup of Rosenblum) – since 1978
World Women Knockout Teams (Cup of McConnell) – since 1994
World Senior Teams Championship (Cup of Rand) – since 1994
Mixed Swiss World Teams
Open Pairs World Championships – since 1962
World Women’s Doubles Championships – since 1962
World Hiron Trophy WHT – 1990
World Mixed Pairs Championships – since 1966
World Doubles IMP Championship since 2006
World Bridge Games at the World Mind Sports Games (every four years, next 2020)
World Masters Personal (WMP) – since 1992 Open and Women (Junior only RS 2000)
World Team Olympics WTO -1960-2004 national team competitions
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