WBF President meets with JCBL in Tokyo
By WBF In News On 17th June 2025
Katsuro Hatoyama (JCBL Chairman) and Franck Riehm (WBF President)
President Riehm recently conducted a visit to Tokyo, during which he met with the Chairman of the Japanese Contract Bridge League, Mr Katsuro Hatoyama.
The meeting focused on strengthening the partnership between the two organizations and exploring future collaboration opportunities to promote bridge in Japan and worldwide.
During their discussion, they emphasized the importance of development programs to increase participation and support the growth of the sport in the region. The WBF President expressed appreciation for Japan’s ongoing contribution to international bridge and highlighted future collaborative efforts aimed at expanding the sport’s reach and appeal.
This meeting reinforces the commitment of the WBF and the Japanese Contract Bridge League to fostering sustainable growth and development within the global bridge community.
Mr Tadashi Yoshida (JCBL Director International Affairs and Honorary Secretary of APBF), Mr Katsuro Hatoyama (JCBL Chairman), Ms Akiko Yanagisawa (JCBL Director Promotion and PR), Mr Franck Riehm (WBF President), Mr Hideki Takano (JCBL Head of Secretariat)
Katsuro Hatoyama (JCBL Chairman) and Franck Riehm (WBF President)