RI bridge team wins Aussie Open

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bridge League champion team extended its winning streak when it won the Australian Summer Bridge Open tournament in Canberra, Australia.

The team, which returned to Jakarta on Thursday, was sponsored by Djarum, comprised Ferdy Waluyan, Giovanni Watulingas, Bert Pollil, Jeldy Yontey, Noldy George and team manager Madja Bakara, according to a news release.

The team defeated host pair Marston and Bourke in the tournament held from Jan. 19 to Jan. 26 and participated in by 240 teams from around the world.

Djarum will send another three pairs to take part in the ANA Gold Coast Congress at Gold Coast, Australia, from Feb. 20 through Feb. 28. --JP