Buenos Aires
Senior bridge team earned a silver medal at the 16th World Bridge Olympiad on Monday, falling to the USA with a final score of 165-258. The two-day, six-segment final saw a close start, with India nearly tied with the USA after two rounds. However, a strong third segment by the USA created an insurmountable lead.
The Indian team, including Kamal Mukherjee, Vibhas Todi, Badal Das, Pranab Bardhan, Arun Bapat, Ravi Goenka, and Captain Girish Bijoor, received praise for their efforts. Young Indian players Sanjit Dey and Binod Shaw also impressed in the pairs events, marking a promising international debut.
