Global Bridge Group
Mission & Vision
Community Building: To build a Bridge Community among like-minded people (primarily, but not limited to, Bengali-speaking diaspora).
Promotion: To promote the game by introducing new players to Contract Bridge.
Collective Learning: To improve skills through collective learning and shared experience.
Integrity: To provide a competitive environment focused on fair play.
History of GBG
Previous Name: Arizona Bridge Club League (AZBCL).
Arizona Bridge Club was established on Feb 9, 2019, inspired by the Houston Bongobashi Bridge Club.
Initiated the Global Bridge Group on WhatsApp to include interested players worldwide.
Started the Team-Match League on June 8, 2020.
o During the Pandemic: 6 tournaments in 2020 (starting with4 teams, growing to 11). 5 tournaments in 2021 (expanded to 16 teams with many joining from Bangladesh).
o Post Pandemic: Resumed after a three-year break under the name Global Bridge League (GBL). 3 tournaments held in 2025 with 10 participating teams.
GBL WhatsApp Group
An independent entity for all Bridge-related Communication.
Personal attacks and offensive remarks are STRICTLY prohibited; violators may be removed or banned.
Administered by 5 admins.
Link to join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LtRt1cNBOa03L5FZX8DCho
Contact Us:
TD: Shaikh Shams Vashkar
BBO ID: vashkar
Email: shaikh_shams@yahoo.com
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