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PCU Bridge Trophy 2022 Antwerp Champions

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On Saturday the 23th of April the official PCU International University Bridge Trophy tournament started. It was a full day of bridge with 60 boards scheduled (5 rounds of 12 boards). For a long time, it looked like the 2 Belgian teams would qualify for the final on Sunday. But after a big win against Nebrija University (Spain) in round 5, the Utrecht University (Netherlands) secured their spot in the final against the University of Antwerp (Belgium). KU Leuven (Belgium) eventually ended up third before RWTH Aachen University (Germany).

After this day filled with competition, all participants were able to enjoy a dinner in an restaurant in the city center. Afterwards all participants went for drinks together and enjoyed the Antwerp nightlife.

On Sunday the 24th of April, the final games (of 24 boards) took place to decide the final ranking. After a nail-biting final Utrecht University took the title, ahead of the University of Antwerp who finished in second place. Utrecht University is the fourth PCU Bridge Trophy Champion, following in the footsteps of the University of Leipzig (Germany, 2019), University of Montpellier (France, 2020, online) and the University of Liège (Belgium, 2021). In the game for third place RWTH Aachen University managed to win the bronze medal, beating KU Leuven.

All teams received an Honouring Certificate from PCU Bridge Trophy president Dr. Koenraad Keignaert during the Honouring & Closing Ceremony. Cup and medals were awarded to the top-3 teams. The tournament ended in good vibes with a standing lunch.

After a weekend filled with bridge, fair play and international friendship, all participants returned home. The next PCU Bridge Trophy will take place form 14-16 April 2023.

In total, almost 80 bridge players representing 31 universities in 18 countries participated to one of the PCU Bridge Tropy events 2022.

Full results of all games of the PCU Bridge Trophy 2022 are available here.

Welcome Pairs Tournament of PCU Bridge Trophy 2022

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Yesterday after the Opening Ceremony and Reception at University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere” a Welcome Pairs Tournament were organized. For this tournament also local Antwerp bridge players were invited, who will not participate in the main event.

17 pairs competed Welcome Pairs Tournament of PCU Bridge Trophy 2022. Seven rounds of 21 boards have determined the winners of the first day:

1. Eloise Lafourcade & Vincent Gallais from Sciences Po (France)
2. Sebastien Thobie & Louis Bonin / Brieuc Pesnel from Sciences Po (France)
3. Jan Leens & Jan Duverger from DUA Bridge Club of the University of Antwerp.

Congratulations to all!

Opening of the 4th PCU International University Bridge Trophy 2022

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The 4th edition of the #PCUBridge Trophy kicked off on April 22 at the University of Antwerp Hof van Liere Campus.

The Univerrsity of Antwerp Honorary rector Francis baron Van Loon and Frédéric Depauw of DUA (the University of Antwerp Mind Sports club ) welcomed all participants and guests. The PCU Bridge Trophy Pressident, Dr. Koenraad Keignaert, officially opened the tournament. Traditionally, the anthem was played and as per the Olympic and Fair Play charter, the Oath of Fair Play were taken by Players and Referees on behalf of all participants.

The Opening Ceremony was followed by the welcome tournament, followed by the PCU Bridge Trophy itself on Saturday and Sunday.

After the Opening Ceremony and Reception a Welcome Pairs Tournament was organized. For this tournament also local bridge players were invited.

2022 PCU Bridge@Home Online Pairs Tournament

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The PCU Bridge@Home is part of the PCU International University Bridge Trophy program. An online pairs tournament is organized to enable participation for all students worldwide unable to travel.

The PCU Bridge@Home online pairs Tournament 2022 saw 20 pairs (representing 26 universities in 16 countries) competing in 24 boards of bridge.

List of all participating pairs (Pdf)

After 12 rounds of 2 boards were played, defending champions woutte+nessie_89 (University of Antwerp, Belgium) weren’t able to defend their title and finished in 10th place.

The final result led to a tie for first place, shared between participants from Indonesia and Bangladesh). See below for the podium of the 2022 PCU Bridge@Home:

1. gbp_03 + chroline (Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia)
1. hasan0999 + alo107 (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh)
3. michaelimp + cduffie (Amherst College, USA / McGill University, Canada)

Congratulations to winners and all participants!

See final results here.

Invitation for 2022 PCU Bridge Trophy

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Registration for the 4th “PCU International University Bridge Trophy” is free and open! PCU Bridge Trophy will take place from 22 to 24 April 2022 at the University of Antwerp (Antwerp, Belgium).

All universities and university colleges worldwide are welcome to participate. The Bridge Trophy welcomes teams of 4 to 6 players in the Duplicate bridge variation of contract bridge.
Each player receives a Free Participation Package (accreditations, free dinners and lunches, coffee breaks, welcome bag with tourist information).

Registration is simple by filling out the registration form here. The registration deadline is 1 April 2022.

In addition, on Wednesday 20 April 2022, an online pairs tournament (PCU Bridge@Home) will be organized to enable participation for all students worldwide unable to travel.

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PCU Bridge@Home 2022 Invitation

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On Wednesday 20 April 2022, an online pairs tournament (PCU Bridge@Home) will be organized to enable participation for all students worldwide unable to travel.
Games will be played online on the platform BBO at 19-22h CET. The type of competition is Pairs Bridge.

No entry fee is required. Participation is open and free for all students worldwide.
Registration is simple by filling out the registration form here. The registration deadline is 17 April 2022.

Participating students have to represent a specific University or other Institute of Higher Education.
All universities and university colleges worldwide are welcome to promote PCU Bridge@Home competition to their students. Download invitation files here:

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This was PCU Bridge 2021

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The 4th PCU International University Bridge Trophy – in support of the Olympic principles of Fair Play and Universal Friendship – was organized from 28 to 30 October in the University of Antwerp’s Hof van Liere. Two days before the start of the event, an online Pairs tournament was organized to welcome all interested participants unable to travel. In total almost 100 bridge players representing 31 universities in 19 countries participated in one of the competitions of the PCU Bridge Trophy.

The first PCU Committee event organized live on venue after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the tournament welcomed on venue participants from Belgium, Ireland, the Netherland and Latvia.
Represented teams:
– Dublin City University (Ireland)
– KdG University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)
– KU Leuven (Belgium)
– Riga Technical University (Latvia)
– University of Antwerp (Belgium)
– University of Liège (Belgium)
– University of Nijmegen (Netherlands)

On 26 October, 25 pairs faced of during the PCU Bridge@Home online pairs tournament on the digital platform BBO. After 24 digital boards, the team representing the University of Antwerp (Belgium) took home the victory; second place was taken by a team from ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal) and third place was won by a team with students from Indira Gandhi National Open University (India) and the University of Glasgow (Scotland). Despite the very late/early hour for some participants, due to the time difference, all players stayed online until the end of the tournament to play their final games.
Only two days later, on 28 October, the PCU Bridge Trophy Opening Ceremony was organized, where participants were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Francis baron Van Loon, Honorary Rector of the University of Antwerp and representatives of organizing partners Bridge Club DUA and the Flemish Bridge League (VBL). The tournament was then officially opened by Dr. Koenraad Keignaert, head of the Organizing Committee, who invited all participants to join the Opening Reception. The night ended with a Welcome Pairs tournament organized for all participants and extra invitees.
After a short night’s rest, participants faced a full day of bridge on Saturday 29 October; with 64 boards being played in total (4 rounds of 16 boards), only taking a break for lunch time. After a nail-biting last long game both finalists were known: the University of Liège (Belgium) and Riga Technical University (Latvia), with other teams qualifying for their respective final games on Sunday. After this long day, participants were able to enjoy a late dinner in an Antwerp City center restaurant, after which some players decided to enjoy the Antwerp nightlife.
On Sunday, the final games (of 24 boards) took place to decide all teams’ final ranking. An exciting final led in the end to the University of Liège (Belgium) taking the title, ahead of Riga Technical University (Latvia) who finished in second place. The University of Liège is the third PCU Bridge Trophy Champion, following in the footsteps of the University of Leipzig (Germany, 2019) and University of Montpellier (France, 2020). In the game for third place KU Leuven (Belgium) managed to take home the bronze medal, beating Dublin City University (Ireland).
After a standing lunch during which final results were confirmed by the referee, the Honouring & Closing Ceremony was held during which all teams received an Honouring Certificate from PCU Bridge Trophy president Dr. Koenraad Keignaert. For the top-3 teams cups and medals were awarded.
During the PCU Bridge Trophy the finalists of the University of Antwerp & Panathlon Drawing & Photo Contest were exhibited. The exposition of the 15 artworks and 10 photographs from students all over the world was an excellent addition to the tournament and cultural program. Participants to the PCU Bridge Trophy were also able to vote for their favourite painting and win a small prize.
After a weekend full of bridge, fair play and international friendship, all participants returned home; while during the Closing Ceremony the dates of the next edition of the PCU Bridge Trophy were confirmed: 22-24 April 2022 (back to the usual mid-April).
Full results of all games of the PCU Bridge Trophy 2021 are available here.
All photos from the event can be found on Google Photos.

Back with live events: Covid-19 safety measures

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The PCU International University Bridge Trophy 2021 was the first PCU Committee event organized live on venue from 28 to 30 October in Antwerp after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The University of Antwerp welcomed participants from Belgium, Ireland, the Netherland and Latvia to Hof van Liere Campus in line with all current Covid-19 measures in Belgium. All players, organizers and visitors were required to present Covid Safe Ticket. Each participant received a welcome bag with all the necessary information.

Now we are already preparing for the next event, the PCU Chess Cup from 3 to 5 December 2021. In Belgium, new Covid-19 restrictions have been announced and all Chess Cup participants will be required to wear mouth masks when circulating during the event.

PCU Bridge Trophy 2021 Podium

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After the Final Rounds on Sunday, October 31st, the Champions of the PCU Bridge Trophy 2021 were determined:
1. University of Liège (BEL)
2. Riga Technical University (LAT)
3. KU Leuven (BEL)
Full results of all rounds available here.

PCU Bridge 1st competition day

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3 Group Rounds and the Semifinal Round were played on the first competition day of the PCU Bridge Trophy. 64 Rounds were played during a long day of Contract Bridge with some exciting and high-level games. Afterwards all participants enjoyed a late pizza-dinner in Antwerp city center to relax their mind.
Tomorrow at 10:00 CET the final round is played for the final ranking of the PCU Bridge Trophy 2021. The final for 1st place will be played between Riga Technical University (Latvia) and University of Liège (Belgium).
Good luck to all participants in tomorrows finals!

Results of the 1st competition day are available here.

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