Who Won the Match Point Pairs Title at the Winter National Bridge Championship?
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Synopsis
The Winter National Bridge Championship concluded with an exciting finale as Sayantan Kushari and Sagnik Roy claimed the Match Point Pairs title. Meanwhile, Marianne Karmarkar and R Anbazhaga topped the Seniors Pairs Event. Discover the highlights and standout performances from this prestigious event in Kolkata.
Key Takeaways
- Sayantan Kushari and Sagnik Roy won the Match Point Pairs title.
- Marianne Karmarkar and R Anbazhaga excelled in the Seniors Pairs Event.
- The championship featured 60 pairs competing at a high level.
- The event took place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
- The tournament highlights the growing interest in bridge in India.
Kolkata, Dec 11 (NationPress) In a thrilling conclusion to the 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship, Sayantan Kushari and Sagnik Roy captured the Match Point Pairs title with an impressive score of 45.89 Match Points (MPs), surpassing Joyrup Mullick and Pranab Roy, who finished with 28.84 MPs. The event took place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata.
In the Seniors Pairs Event, Marianne Karmarkar and R Anbazhaga clinched the top spot with 101.60 International Match Points (IMPs), while Rana Roy and Alok Kumar Sadhu followed closely with 100.50 IMPs.
Other notable pairs in the Match Point Pairs category included Sandip Dutta & Gopinath Manna (15.48 MPs), Bhaskar Sarkar & Sukanta Das (13.09 MPs), and KR Venkatraman & Raju Tolani (13.34 MPs).
In the Ashok Ruia Senior Pairs event, pairs like Paresh C. & Elyas Kheyrolla (46.30), Rajesh Jain & Sarveswar Bhattacharya (46.30), and Priyotosh Sarkar & Asis Tosh (41.30) distinguished themselves among the top five.
Earlier, in the Board A Match Competition, Team Maverick—comprising Shibnath De Sarkar, Partho Sarathi Mukherjee, Jakub Patreuha, and Aniruddha Bhattacharya—secured first place with 66 points. They were narrowly followed by Team Vedic, represented by veterans Debasish Ray, Rana Ray, Bhavesh Saha, Pinaki Prasad Khan, and Satyabrata Mukherjee, who scored just one point less.
On Wednesday, Rajeshwar Tiwari & Shubham Acharya led the preliminary rounds with 1505.06 MPs, followed by Sayantan Kushari & Sagnik Roy at 1452.87 MPs. The top five at this stage included Joyrup Mullick & Pranab Roy (1422.34 MPs), Bhaskar Sarkar & Sukanta Das (1391.27 MPs), and Sandip Dutta & Gopinath Manna (1376.40 MPs).
From the 60 pairs competing, the top 26 advanced to the final round, held concurrently with the Seniors Pairs Event for participants aged 60 and above.
Point of View
The success of the athletes in this championship not only showcases their dedication and skill but also highlights the growing popularity of bridge as a competitive sport in India. The event's organization and the level of competition reflect the importance of such tournaments in fostering talent and enthusiasm in the bridge community.
NationPress
11/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Match Point Pairs title?
Sayantan Kushari and Sagnik Roy won the Match Point Pairs title with a score of 45.89 Match Points.
Where was the Winter National Bridge Championship held?
The championship took place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata.
Who were the top finishers in the Seniors Pairs Event?
Marianne Karmarkar and R Anbazhaga topped the Seniors Pairs Event with 101.60 International Match Points.
How many pairs competed in the tournament?
A total of 60 pairs participated in the event.
What is the significance of the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship?
This championship is a prestigious event that showcases top-tier bridge talent in India and promotes the sport.
