BFI Announcements
National Coaching Camps – Preparation for BFAME & 48th World Championships 2027
The coaching camps for the evaluation of Men, Mixed, Women and Seniors categories will be held at Ahmedabad as follows:
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BFI National Ranking Policy 2026-27
The Bridge Federation of India (BFI) has issued the National Ranking & Selection Policy 2026–27, establishing a transparent, performance-based framework for ranking and selection of Indian teams. DOWNLOAD HERE: CLICK HERE 🔹 Key Salient Features: 🏅 Special Provision: BFI may exempt an Asian Games/WBF Medallist from the new-partnership requirement, subject to the prescribed partnership, Top-8
FRANCK RIEHM RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD BRIDGE FEDERATION
Franck Riehm has been re-elected President of the World Bridge Federation for the 2026–2030 term. The WBF Executive Council unanimously confirmed its confidence in Franck Riehm, electing him by acclamation to serve a new four-year term at the helm of the Federation. A major focus of President Riehm’s new mandate will continue to be the
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Prasad Keni Elected as WBF Executive Council Member (2026-30)
Bridge Federation of India (BFI) is pleased to inform that our President Mr. Prasad Keni has been elected as a Member of the World Bridge Federation (WBF) Executive Council for the four-year term 2026–2030. The WBF Congress was held yesterday morning in Katowice, Poland, bringing together representatives of National Bridge Organisations from around the world.
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INDIAN CHAIN CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT 5TH EAST ZONE OPEN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIP
Indian Chain produced a commanding performance to defeat favourites Formidables 99–25 IMPs in the final of the 5th Balrampur Chini East Zone Open Bridge Championship 2026, held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata. Narendra Chitlangia, Sujit Kumar Bhattacharjee, Joy Narayan Roy, Swapan Some, Sourendra Kumar Dutta and Tanmay Mazumder combined brilliantly to claim the
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Remembering Ton Kooijman !!
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ton Kooijman. Ton Kooijman devoted decades of tireless service to the international bridge community and leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the Laws of Duplicate Bridge. As Chairman of the WBF Laws Committee and Honorary Chief Tournament
India U16 win Gold In Strata Teams
The Bridge Federation of India is delighted to announce that the Indian U16 Team won the Gold Medal in U16 Final I at the 9th World Youth Transnational Bridge Championships, organised by the World Bridge Federation (WBF) in Hefei, China. The 9th World Youth Transnational Championships were held from 3 to 8 August 2026 at
Sagnik Roy & Sayantan Kushari winthe Gold Medal in the U31 Pairs at 9th World Youth Transnational Championships in Hefei, China!
GOLD FOR INDIA! Heartiest congratulations to Sagnik Roy & Sayantan Kushari on winning the Gold Medal in the U31 Pairs – Final at the 9th World Youth Transnational Championships in Hefei, China! The Indian pair topped the field with an outstanding 59.01%, finishing more than 2% ahead of the runners-up. A fantastic achievement and a
India Wins Bronze at the 19th World Youth Bridge Championships!
The Bridge Federation of India is delighted to announce that India has won the Bronze Medal in the Under-31 Teams Championship at the 2026 World Youth Transnational Championships, held in Hefei, China, under the auspices of the World Bridge Federation (WBF). India finished third in the U31 Teams, behind China’s Agoofans, who won the Gold
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Haryana Wins Open Teams 3rd Shree Cement Interstate National Bridge Championships, Maharashtra Wins Women Teams
The 3rd Shree Cement Interstate National Bridge Championships 2026 was successfully conducted from 1 to 4 August 2026 at Jal Vihar, Hyderabad, under the aegis of the Bridge Federation of India. The championship brought together leading players representing State Associations from across India in the Open and Women’s categories. 🏆 Open Team Championship 1st –