There was a fantastic finish to the 48th Prokom Software SA European Bridge Team Championships as the teams in the Open series battled for the minor medals and a trip to China. At one point they were covered by only 3VP but in the end it was Ireland, silver, and Norway, bronze, who share the podium with the Champions, Italy.

As the coming months unfold, thoughts will turn to Turkey and China. Both offer wonderful opportunities to compete in fantastic locations, for European & World Titles, in Open competition and especially in the World Transnational Open Teams.

However, before we look forward we must also look back on a fantastic tournament here in Warsaw. Bravo Radoslaw Kielbasinski - bravo the Polish Bridge Union. Everyone will take back special memories of their time in the Polish capital, not least the 18 teams who will carry the standard for Europe next year - all aboard the Shanghai Express!

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