Who Leads the Match Point Pairs Event in the Winter National Bridge?
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Synopsis
In an exciting development at the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship, Rajeshwar Tiwari & Shubham Acharya lead the Match Point Pairs Event with 1505.06 Match Points, showcasing their skill and strategy, while Mohota celebrates a historic win with the Ruia Gold Cup.
Key Takeaways
- Rajeshwar Tiwari & Shubham Acharya lead with 1505.06 MPs.
- Second place held by Sayantan Kushari & Sagnik Roy.
- Top 26 pairs advance to finals.
- Mohota wins the Ruia Gold Cup.
- Event held at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
Kolkata, Dec 10 (NationPress) Rajeshwar Tiwari & Shubham Acharya have taken the lead in the ongoing Match Point Pairs Competition with a remarkable score of 1505.06 Match Points (MPs). They are closely followed by Sayantan Kushari & Sagnik Roy at 1452.87 MPs after completing 20 out of the 25 preliminary rounds of the Mall of the Millenium Match Point Pairs Competition (Ranking Event) as part of the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship, taking place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town here on Wednesday.
Among the sixty pairs currently competing, the top 26 will advance to the final round, which will occur alongside the Seniors Pairs Event (for participants aged 60 and above) on the final day, Thursday.
In the current standings after the 20th round, the other top ten pairs include: 3. Joyrup Mullick & Pranab Roy (1422.34 MPs), 4. Bhaskar Sarkar & Sukanta Das (1391.27 MPs), 5. Sandip Dutta & Gopinath Manna (1376.40 MPs), 6. Souvik Kar & Pritam Das (1370.15 MPs), 7. S R Dutta & S C Sarkar (2362.77 MPs), 8. Ramkrishna Majumder & Swapan Kumar Ghosh (1362.18 MPs), 9. Prasun Mukherjee & Ajay Bagaria (1362.18 MPs), 10. Goutam Pore & Amitava Ghosh (1351.88 MPs).
In a notable performance, Mohota, represented by Anurag Mohota, Basanta Mohota, Biswajit Poddar, and Sambhunath Ghosh, achieved a significant victory by winning the prestigious Ruia Gold Cup against the experienced team of Hemant Jalan, which included Sandeep Thukral and Subhash Gupta, both of whom are world-class players, along with Ashish Malhotra and Vikrant Mehta, with a score of 144.90–123 Victory Points (VPs) in the championship match at the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre on Tuesday. This marks Mohota's first win in a national event.
In the final, Mohota began strongly, securing 56.5 VPs against 25 VPs for Hemant Jalan in the first segment. The second segment further solidified their lead with a score of 110–60 VPs.
In the third segment, they scored 22 VPs against 13 VPs from Hemant Jalan, bringing their total to 132.5–73 VPs. Although Hemant Jalan made a strong comeback in the final segment, scoring 50 VPs against 12.40 VPs from Mohota, it wasn't sufficient to change the outcome. Ultimately, Mohota finished with a total of 144.90 against 123 from Hemant Jalan, securing the championship title.
Point of View
The ongoing Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship reflects the growing popularity of bridge in India. The performances by Rajeshwar Tiwari and Shubham Acharya not only showcase talent but also the competitive spirit of the sport. Such events contribute to the recognition and appreciation of bridge at a national level, fostering a sense of community among players.
NationPress
10/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current lead in the Match Point Pairs Event?
Rajeshwar Tiwari & Shubham Acharya currently lead with 1505.06 Match Points.
Where is the Winter National Bridge Championship being held?
The championship is taking place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata.
What pairs are in the top positions?
Following the leaders, Sayantan Kushari & Sagnik Roy are in second place with 1452.87 Match Points.
What is the significance of the Ruia Gold Cup?
The Ruia Gold Cup is a prestigious title within the championship, showcasing the highest level of competition.
How many pairs are competing in the event?
There are a total of sixty pairs competing in the Match Point Pairs Competition.
