NTB to host Asian bridge c'ships

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) has appointed West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) to host the Asia Bridge Championships early in 2002.

"The decision was taken in a joint meeting between Gabsi's central board and its NTB chapter some time ago. The event will be held in Senggigi beach, West Lombok regency some 12 kilometers north of Mataram," chairman of Gabsi's NTB chapter Gede Sudantha was quoted as saying by Antara news agency from Mataram.

"Actually we planned to host the event in 2000 but it was canceled due to the riots which occurred at that time," he added.

Sudantha also said the event would further enhance tourism in the province.

"NTB has hosted several sports events such as Asian beach volleyball and international skydiving championships," he said. (nvn)