Jakarta – Indonesian team managed to win two tickets for the 4th final Bridge Championship Asia Cup 2022″ at the Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta on Monday. Thus, the two golden targets targeted by the board of directors of the All-Indonesian Bridge Association (PB GABSI), are still maintained.

Based on the results of the match, the women’s team which was bolstered by Fera Damayanti/Riantini, Conny E Sumampouw/Rury Andhany, Roro Joffani TD/Rachma Shaumi along with captain Hendra Railis and coach Kamto made first qualified for the final after destroying the match. hong kong in the semi-finals with a very convincing score of 180 – 40 imp.

In addition, in the final round, they will face Taiwan who beat Singapore with the advantage of 99-84 Imp. With these results, then in the fight for third place will fight Hong Kong against Singapore.

Meanwhile, the mixed team bolstered by Lusje Bojoh/Taufik G Asbi, Kristina Wahyu M/Julius A George, Elsya S Ningtias/Robert Parasian with captain Rustam Effendy and coach Syahrial Ali managed to beat Singapore in the semi-finals. final with a score of 116-82 leprechaun.

There was a surprise in this event when the preliminary round winners of Taiwan had to admit the superiority of India in the semi-finals. Taiwan did not lose 97-118 imp.

As a result, the final match between Indonesia and Taiwan, which many bridge fans were waiting for, did not take place. Indonesia will face India, while Taiwan will fight for the bronze medal against Singapore.

However, Indonesia failed to create an upset in the senior category. Indonesia, which advanced two national teams to the semi-finals in the senior category, had to admit the superiority of their two adversaries.

Indonesia B lost to India B, while Indonesia A, who had a much better chance, failed to qualify because they made many mistakes.

Indonesia must recognize Japan’s superiority 69 – 81 imp. Japan will face India B for the gold medal, while Indonesia A will face Indonesia B for bronze.

On the men’s side, Hong Kong will face New Zealand for the gold medal, while Japan will face India for the bronze medal.

Seeing the fight for medals, the host has the opportunity to win the overall championship as Indonesia sent two teams to the final.

The final round will take place on Tuesday, followed by a closing ceremony, which is expected to be led by the Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports, and the award ceremony. (ant/fan)