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No. : 11 •Wednesday, 26 June 2002

Record Breaking Victory in Sight

 
Table of Contents
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Record Breaking Victory in Sight 1
Open Round 23: Poland vs Spain 2
Open Round 23: Iceland vs Norway 3
Hand Stories 4
Laws of Bridge Answer 5

Open Round 25: Bulgaria vs Sweden

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Despite losing to Poland in their final match of the day, Italy continued their inevitable march towards victory in the Open series. They increased their lead at the top to 76VP. Spain is the new leaders of the pelaton while Bulgaria and Norway are tied for third, ahead of fifth placed Poland. The teams in the next six places still have time to stake a claim, but it will be no surprise if the teams currently holding one of the top five positions are still there at the end.

In the Women's series the overnight leaders Germany survived a difficult day where they had to play England and France, and remain at the top of the table. However, their lead over the chasing teams has been reduced, with second placed Netherlands only 8 VP behind. England is third, another 4 points away, with Denmark fourth and Norway and Sweden tied for fifth.

The Seniors continues to be a close run thing, but the defeat of France by England means that Denmark has taken over the lead, albeit by just two points. Israel is a further three point behind, and it looks as if the Gold medals rest between these three teams


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