Two New Members Join the EBL Women’s Committee
Two New Members Join the EBL Women’s Committee
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The EBL Women’s Committee is pleased to welcome 2 new members who have recently joined its ranks:
Angeliki Politou (Greece) & Sofija Altman (Serbia).
Both bring a strong commitment to the advancement of women in bridge, along with valuable professional and personal experience.
The Committee looks forward to working closely with Angeliki and Sofija to further its mission of promoting equal opportunities, visibility, and participation for women in bridge across Europe.
Women’s Online Training Program — Season 3 is kicking off!
Women’s Online Training Program — Season 3 is kicking off!
We’re excited to announce the first session of the new season:
October 14, 2025, 19:30 CET, On RealBridge
Free for all EBL members!
Our first guest coach will be Anam Tebha (USA) – recent silver medalist in the Mixed Teams and gold medalist in the Women’s Teams at the 11th European Transnational Championships in Poznan.
This is your chance to learn from one of the best! Practice your bidding, declarer play, and defense, receive expert feedback in real time, connect with fellow women bridge players from across Europe.
Registration opens in early October via your local Women’s Coordinator
So save the date and get ready!
Honoring Excellence in Women’s Bridge – Spotlight on Outstanding Women’s Coordinators!
Honoring Excellence in Women’s Bridge – Spotlight on Outstanding Women’s Coordinators!
Warm congratulations to Angeliki Politou from Greece, who has been selected by the EBL Women’s Committee as the Women’s Coordinator of the Year 2024!
(In 2023, this recognition was awarded to Helle Rasmussen from Denmark.)
Angeliki was chosen following a thorough review of all nominations submitted by national federations.
While many inspiring and dedicated Women's Coordinators were nominated, and each deserved appreciation, the committee ultimately selected one coordinator whose work particularly aligned with this year’s focus and criteria.
Her achievements include:
✅ Advocating for gender equality and strengthening female representation within her federation
✅ Organizing and promoting women’s bridge events both locally and internationally
✅ Ensuring every woman who wanted to improve her bridge skills had the opportunity to do so
✅ Encouraging women to take the leap and gain international experience – and more
In recognition of her outstanding contribution, Angeliki received a Certificate of Appreciation, and thanks to her efforts, the Hellenic Bridge Federation was awarded a €500 reimbursement from the EBL Women’s Fund to support the continued development of women’s bridge.
Her inspiring work has made a real difference in the growth of women’s bridge in Greece – and we’re confident she will continue to spark change across Europe.
👏 Bravo, Angeliki! Your passion is paving the way for many others to follow.
We Have Our Champions!
We Have Our Champions!
The 2nd European Online Women’s Teams Championship has come to an end today (April 27th, 2025) — and what an unforgettable event it was!
Congratulations to the VIKING GIRLS from Norway – our gold medal winners after 3 thrilling days of competition, 265 players, and 170 boards!
Team members: Tonje Aasand BROGELAND, Virginia CHEDIAK (Playing Captain), Gunn HELNESS, Aase LANGELAND, Ann-Mari MIRKOVIC, Ranja SIVERTSVIK, Ida WENNEVOLD.
Bridge isn’t just a game – it’s a bridge between cultures, nations, and people. Just look at Team ROIKO: players from Pakistan, Israel, USA, Canada, and Slovenia, playing side by side, united by the love of the game.
Let’s keep crossing bridges together.
Reflecting on Our Journey & What's Next for Women Bridge Players?
Reflecting on Our Journey & What's Next for Women Bridge Players?
In January 2023, we embarked on an exciting EBL online training journey for women, and since then, we have hosted 24 training sessions, engaging thousands of women and numerous talented coaches.
Yesterday, March 10th 2025 (2 years later), we marked the completion of the last session in the 2nd cycle of our training program, which hosted 264 players from 20 different countries!
A special thank you goes to our closing guest coach, David Bakhshi, for his thorough, attentive, and patient guidance.
Congratulations to our top 2 ranked teams: Team Eyre, representing England and Lithuania, and Team Kotronarou representing Greece.
Well done to all participants!
We invite you to join our YouTube channel, where you can review recorded training sessions and receive notifications for new video uploads.
This is also an excellent opportunity to express our deep appreciation to everyone involved: the Women’s Bridge Committee, Women’s Coordinators, TDs, and especially the remarkable staff of the RealBridge platform.
Looking ahead:
We are excited to announce that we will resume initiatives after the 2nd Transnational European Online Women's Teams Championship, taking place from April 25th to 27th on the RealBridge platform.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this outstanding online event and gain valuable international experience,
Registration is still open!
More details about the championship can be found Here
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