WBF President meets with JCBL in Tokyo
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[...]
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Uganda joins the World Bridge Federation!
We are pleased to warmly welcome Uganda as the newest member of the World Bridge Federation. This is a significant step forward in our efforts[...]
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Discovering Petit Bridge in Santiago: A Powerful Tool for Learning
Santiago, Chile – May 2025: An original and innovative training session, organized by the French Bridge Federation, was held at the Lycée Français de Santiago[...]
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President Franck Riehm at the Élysée
Constructive meeting between Franck RIEHM, President of the World Bridge Federation, and William ELMAN, Sports, Solidarity and Community Life Advisor at the Élysée Palace[...]
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Youth Bridge Enthusiasm Shines at APBF Championships
On the third day of the 54th Asia Pacific Bridge Federation Championships, the championship venue witnessed a vibrant scene: a large group of young kids[...]
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Franck Riehm elected as WBF President
The World Bridge Federation is pleased to announce the election of its new President: Franck Riehm from France. Franck was elected to the WBF Executive[...]
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Max Bavin Main TD Course
The Max Bavin Main TD Course will be held in Warsaw, Poland from 27-30 November 2025 (3 nights – hotel Bella Vista). The deadline for[...]
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Bogdan Marina
It is with profound sadness that the World Bridge Federation learned of the passing of Bogdan Marina. Bogdan’s presence at WBF Championships was marked by[...]
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Jan Kamras In Memoriam 1950 – 2025
The World Bridge Federation (WBF) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its esteemed President, Jan Kamras. Jan passed away peacefully, after a period[...]
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WBF and BAMSA to offer research studentship
We’re delighted to announce PhD funding (3.5 years or Masters plus PhD 4.5 years) for a doctorate on youth, schools and mindsport education at the University[...]
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Bridge and Science News
A new document about Bridge and Science has been published and can be found by clicking here[...]
read moreChanges to the WBF Systems Policy
Please note that as of January 1st 2025 the use of a written defence against the Multi 2 Diamonds (or 2 Clubs) is no longer permitted[...]
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Dates for the Youth Team Championships
The WBF is pleased to announce the dates for the World Youth Teams Championships, which will be held from 12 – 17 July with registration[...]
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The WBF Online Women’s Teams
The WBF Online Women’s Teams, played over the weekend of 3 – 5 January 2025 has now ended and we offer our congratulations to the[...]
read moreThe IBPA Awards Announced
The IBPA Annual Awards have been announced and the WBF would like to congratulate the winner in all categories – the full list can be[...]
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Small Federation Online Open Teams – the winners!
The 2024 WBF Small Federations Online Open Teams concluded at midnight (UTC) on 22 December 2024. The WBF offers its warm congratulations to the winners,[...]
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Brent Manley
On December 22 our dear friend Brent Manley passed away. For many years, Brent has served as the chief editor of the World Bridge Federation[...]
read moreSmall Federations Online Open Teams
The WBF is delighted that 31 teams are taking part in the 2024 Small Federations Online Open Teams. During the event you will be able[...]
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Just two weeks left to register ..
For the 2nd WBF Online Women’s Teams ! After the success of the inaugural WBF Online Women’s Teams on RealBridge in February of this year,[...]
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World Bridge Games 2024: the Winners
OPEN TEAMS 1. POLAND Krzysztof BURAS, Wojciech GAWEL, Rafal JAGNIEWSKI, Przemyslaw JANISZEWSKI, Kamil NOWAK, Wojciech STRZEMECKI, Marek PIETRASZEK captain 2. ITALY Massimiliano DI FRANCO, Giovanni[...]
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