Bridge Championships

• Three Indian teams—India A (Men), India A (Women), and India B (Seniors)—have advanced to the semifinals of the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships. • The tournament is being hosted in Panaji, Goa, at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon with support from the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. • The teams qualified for the knockout stages following the completion of the round-robin rounds, positioning the men's sides to compete for gold medals.

• The 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026 has officially commenced in Goa, featuring approximately 300 players. • The tournament includes 46 teams representing 16 different nations, making it one of the largest mind-sports events ever hosted in India. • Often referred to as the "Asian Games of bridge," the competition highlights the region's competitive bridge scene and was launched with traditional Goan cultural celebrations.

• India A teams have secured top-three positions in both the Men's and Seniors divisions at the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships held in Panaji. • The tournament features nearly 300 elite players from 46 teams across 16 nations, with China currently leading the Men's and Mixed Teams categories. • Supported by the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the event highlights the competitive growth of bridge in the region.

• The 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships officially commenced on Monday in Goa, featuring a ceremonial launch. • Supported by the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the tournament runs from June 21 to 27, 2026. • The event brings together players from 17 nations, including host India, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE.