RI eyes world bridge semis

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is set to get into the semifinal of the Bermuda Bowl World Bridge Championship in Beijing, China, slated for Oct. 8 to Oct. 20.

"We will rely on four seasoned pairs," said Roy Tirtadji of the Indonesian Bridge Association. He declined, however, to say which of the four -- Deny Sakul/Franky Karwur, Hengky Lasut/ Edi Manoppo, Munawar/Berje Polii and Geovany Watulingas/Santje Painelewen -- would eventually be fielded.

In the championships, Indonesia was drawn for the same group with defending champion the Netherlands, USA I, which has been champion many times, France, South Africa and Australia. To get into the semifinal, Indonesia must finish among the top four in the group. (arf)