The AP | PCU Bridge Trophy Returns: A Premier International University Bridge Tournament Resumes After A One-Year Hiatus

Antwerp, Belgium – After a one-year pause due to infrastructural challenges with the previous host, the renowned AP | PCU Bridge Trophy is back, promising an exciting weekend of competitive student bridge with focus on the key Panathlon values of Fair Play and Universal Friendship. AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp has stepped up as the new host, offering state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate participants and guests from across the world of Bridge, all in close cooperation with DUA, the student Bridge Club of the Antwerp metropolitan region.

This prestigious tournament, which brings together university bridge teams from the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, will officially kick off this Friday with the Opening Ceremony and a Welcome Pairs Tournament. Over the weekend, players will engage in a series of matches designed to test both strategic skill and teamwork, culminating in the awarding of the coveted Bridge Trophy.

The Bridge Trophy has long been a highlight for bridge-playing university students, providing a unique opportunity for them to compete internationally, network, and celebrate the timeless game of bridge. In the words of Gert Christens, AP Director Student Center, “Hosting the Bridge Trophy is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our commitment to both academic excellence and the fostering of intercultural connections through sports and intellectual pursuits.”

Following this year’s revival, the tournament is anticipated to return as an annual tradition, growing in reach and reputation. To ensure participants and supporters stay informed, the official website will be updated tomorrow with detailed tournament information, including schedules and participant lists.

With its return, the AP | PCU Bridge Trophy reinforces its legacy as a premier university-level bridge competition internationally, promoting not only skill and sportsmanship but also intercultural exchange among students. As the countdown begins, excitement builds for what promises to be a memorable and fiercely competitive weekend in Antwerp.