Tolani Junior National Bridge Championships 2025

Dates: 📅 27 – 29 December 2025

Venue: 📍 Nashik, Maharashtra

Organised by: Bridge Federation of India (BFI) in association with Maharashtra Bridge Association

🎯 Purpose & Importance

• This Championship is mandatory for all juniors who aspire to represent India at the World Youth Transnational Bridge Championships 2026 (China).
• Performance at this event will form a core part of the selection assessment by the National Junior Selection Committee.

👥 Team Categories

India will field and assess participants in the following age groups:

• Under – 16
• Under – 21
• Under – 26
• Under – 31
• Girls

(Age eligibility as per WBF Youth categories — birth year cut-off to be announced in official circular by WBF)

🧩 Format

• Separate Pairs and Team Championships within each age category.
• Swiss or Round-Robin formats will be used depending on number of entries.
• Scoring: IMPs and Matchpoints as per WBF standards.
• BFI Master Points and National Ranking Points will be awarded.

📋 Coaching & Preparation Programme

• Online play sessions and mentor–junior games are scheduled:
  • 2 sessions in November 2025
  • 2 sessions in December 2025 (before Junior Nationals)
• Attendance at these sessions is mandatory for juniors seeking India selection.
• National coaching camps will follow in February, June, and July 2026.

💬 Key Officials

Chairman, Junior Development Committee: Mr. Anand K. S. Samant Coaches: Separate coaches will be assigned for each age group.