RI eyes world bridge semis

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)