Best bridge pair invited by Israel

Best bridge pair invited by Israel

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best pair of Eddy Manoppo and Henky Lasut have received an invitation to play in the Israel Bridge Festival in Tel Aviv, scheduled for Feb. 15 to Feb. 24.

Eduard Possumah, executive chairman of the North Sulawesi sports governing body said yesterday that the nation's most seasoned tandem will lead a six-strong bridge team who will don their provincial colors for the international tournament.

"We are now waiting for recommendation from the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association in Jakarta," Possumah told Antara.

Eddy and Henky sprang a surprise performance when they finished second in the Volmac Cup Invitational in The Hague, the Netherlands last week. Only the world's top 16 pairs are eligible to play in the invitational tournament. (amd)