Brazilian Bridge Federation

In today's world, Brazilian Bridge Federation has taken a central role in various areas of daily life. From politics to technology, entertainment and culture, Brazilian Bridge Federation has managed to capture the attention of countless people around the world. Its importance and influence has been consolidated over time, becoming a topic of general interest that leaves no one indifferent. In this article, we will seek to delve into the most relevant aspects of Brazilian Bridge Federation, analyzing its impact and development in different contexts. Dare to enter the fascinating world of Brazilian Bridge Federation and discover everything it has to offer.

The Brazilian Bridge Federation (Portuguese: Federação Brasileira de Bridge) is the national organization for bridge in Brazil and a member of the Confederacion Sudamericana de Bridge and the World Bridge Federation.[1] It was founded in 1945 as the Confederação Brasileira de Bridge (Brazilian Bridge Confederation), affiliated with the World Bridge Federation in 1979,[2] and fully recognized by it in June 1999.[3]

The organization is based in Rio de Janeiro.[3] Its president is Francisco de Assis Chagas de Mello e Silva and its vice president is Jeovani Salomão.[4] Ernesto d’Orsi was president from 1983 to 2001 and is now president emeritus.[5][6] As of 2013 it has 1,194 members.[1] Relatively few people play bridge in Brazil, approximately 40,000[6] or between 40,000 and 50,000.[7]

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References

  1. ^ a b Zonal Organizations. Zone 3, South America, retrieved April 30, 2013.
  2. ^ Bridge, Asociação Brasileira de Esportes Intelectuais (Brazilian Association of Mind sports), 2011, retrieved 2013 (in Portuguese)
  3. ^ a b Federação Brasileira de Bridge [dead link‍], Informações - Entidades, Ministério de Esporte, retrieved April 30, 2013 (in Portuguese)
  4. ^ Quem somos, Federação Brasileira de Bridge, updated 2003, retrieved April 30, 2013 (in Portuguese)
  5. ^ Ernesto D’Orsi - Primeiro Vice-Presidente[permanent dead link‍], Asociação Brasileira de Esportes Intelectuais, 2011, retrieved April 30, 2013 (in Portuguese)
  6. ^ a b Giovana Romani, "São Paulo sedia o Campeonato Mundial de Bridge", Veja São Paulo, September 18, 2009, updated January 28, 2011, retrieved April 30, 2013 (in Portuguese)
  7. ^ Eduardo Zanelato, "Aos oito anos, garoto disputa campeonato de bridge", Época, September 11, 2009, retrieved April 30, 2013 (in Portuguese)


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