16th World Bridge Games
From October 21 to November 3, the 16th World Bridge Games—known as the World Bridge Olympiad—took place. The National Team Championships were held in four categories: Women, Mixed, Seniors, and Open.
The Foundation’s team, representing our country, won the gold medal in this most prestigious bridge event.
The medal ceremony at the 16th World Bridge Games
Championship Coverage
Bridge players from the Foundation on „Halo tu Polsat”
On November 8, 2024, at 8:20 am, bridge players and gold medalists from Buenos Aires appeared on the program „Halo tu Polsat.” In the studio
The gold medal is ours
World Open Teams Champions at the WBG 2024: Krzysztof Buras, Wojciech Gaweł, Rafał Jagniewski, Kamil Nowak, Przemysław Janiszewski, and Wojciech Strzemecki with Marek Pietraszek as the non-playing captain.
Ireland beaten, now it’s time for China
After a hard-fought match, our team defeated Ireland by a narrow margin of just 3 IMPs (83-80). Today, we begin a two-day battle against China (96 deals), which could open the door for us to compete for medals.
Our players in Argentina
Yesterday marked the end of the round robin phase of the Bridge Olympiad held in Buenos Aires. The Polish team placed 4th and will face Ireland in the playoff stage.
Poland's Team for the Bridge Championship in Argentina - Open Teams
Marek Pietraszek - Non-playing Captain
World Grand Master
Professional Bridge Player / World Grandmaster / World Champion Bermuda Bowl / World Pairs Champion
World International Master
Professional Bridge Player / International Grandmaster / World International Master / Spingold Winner / Silodor Pairs Winner
Grandmaster
Junior World Champion / Junior European Champion / Polish Team Champion / Academic World Vice-Champion
World International Master
Professional Bridge Player / International Grandmaster / World International Master / Spingold Winner / Silodor Pairs Winner
World International Master
Manager / International Grandmaster / European Mixed Team Vice-Champion
World International Master
International Grandmaster / Junior European Champion / Academic World Champion / Polish Team Champion