Team Shoaib clinch Balijee Bridge title

LAHORE: Team Shoaib clinched the Balijee Bridge Championship title at the bridge tables of Lahore Gymkhana on Sunday.

Team Shoaib comprising Abdul Rehman Allana, Javed Ahmed Miran, Imran Jaka, Rashidul Ghazi, Khurshid Hadi and Kamal Shoaib performed consistently well to cow down many strong contenders.

An individual champion to stand out was Sapan Desai, who travelled from Bombay to be a competitor in this much adored championship. Imran Abedi from Kuwait was also a participant.

In this process of extinction, Romex were beaten and so were Alvi’s and Karachi Silver.

The final standings. 1. Team Shoaib 149.70 Victory Points (VPs). 2. Team Bombers 133.72 (VPs) 3. Team Bilal 125.40 VPs.

In the ladies category, the pair of Fatima Raza and Rubina Agha won the first prize. The second prize was won by Abida Ali and Najm Abid. Third position went to Shahnaz Peerzada and Shamim Saeed.