Oct 25, 2024
Trivandrum, October 25, 2024: The HCL South Zone Bridge Open Championship is scheduled to take place from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Hycinth, Thampanoor in Trivandrum. Supported by HCL, which annually organizes one of the largest international bridge championships, this event will host over 200 national and international players, making it Kerala’s largest bridge tournament by participation. Organized by the Kairali Bridge Association, the championship will feature 30 teams from across India, including Bengal, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, as well as international players from Sri Lanka, all competing for a prize pool of Rs 4 lakhs.
Mr. Rajat Chandolia, AVP and Head of Brand & Strategy at HCL Group, said, “Through zonal championships like this, we aim to strengthen the sport at a pan-India level by encouraging greater participation and elevating the game across regions. HCL has been organizing one of the largest and most prestigious international bridge championships annually, the HCL International Bridge Championship, attracting top talent from across the globe and fostering a high level of competition. Now, we are extending that commitment to the zonal level, focusing on building a stronger foundation for bridge at the state and regional levels.”
The South Zone Bridge Championships was first played in 1975. It used to be a regional event primarily featuring teams and players from the Southern States. Now, with the association of HCL, the premier promoter of Bridge in the country, it has been upgraded as a BFI-approved Open all-India tournament that will be eligible for Federation Master Points, which is the core of the Player grading system at the national level.
In this championship, three key events will take place:
Notable participants include India’s accomplished players R. Krishnan and P. Sridhar from Chennai, as well as international players like Asantha De Mel from Sri Lanka, adding a global dimension to the event.
For more information on the schedule and details, visit https://www.hcl-bridge.com/.
About HCL GROUP
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For further information, please contact:
Alisha Bisherwal: Alisha.a@hcl.com (8447821231) I Shruti Saxena: shruti-saxena@hcl.com (9654356487)