A Royal Finish: The Belgian Queens Crowned European Champions
A Royal Finish: The Belgian Queens Crowned European Champions
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At the conclusion of the 3rd European Online Women’s Teams Championship 🌟 “The Belgian Queens” rose to the top and claimed the European title with an outstanding display of skill, experience, consistency and team spirit.
Huge congratulations to Antonella Couteaux, Nicole Maréchal, Marie-Françoise Stas, Dominique Stuyck (captain) and Caroline Vandenbossche on a magnificent and well-deserved victory.
👏 Warm applause also goes to the runners-up, team Philosophers, and to the bronze medalists, team Istanbul, for their excellent performances in a championship filled with high-level competition.
With 50 teams from 35 countries and 322 women players, this record-breaking edition once again showcased the growing strength, depth and visibility of women’s bridge in Europe.
A true celebration of talent, dedication and the power of community.
Preparing for the Women’s Teams Championship? Join One of the RealBridge Practice Games to Get to Know the Platform
Preparing for the Women’s Teams Championship? Join One of the RealBridge Practice Games to Get to Know the Platform
We will play IMP Pairs, 8-10 boards. The focus is on getting to know the system - no pressure, no stress.
Practice Options:
📌 Friday, 2 January 2026, 19:00–20:10 CET
📌 Saturday, 3 January 2026, 18:00–19:10 CET
📌 Monday, 5 January 2026, 19:00–20:10 CET
📌 Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 20:00–21:10 CET
Links for the practice sessions will be published HERE
Get ready for the 3rd European Online Women’s Team Championship!
Get ready for the 3rd European Online Women’s Team Championship!
🗓️ 9–11 January, 2026
🗓️ 9–11 January, 2026
💻 on RealBridge
💻 on RealBridge
After 2 thrilling editions and hundreds of women players who took part, the EBL and the Women’s Committee are delighted to announce the 3rd European Online Women’s Teams Championship!
✨ Compete for master points, medals, titles, and monetary prizes
✨ The top 2 teams will be invited to take part in the 2026 Women’s Champion’s Cup
Join the celebration of Women’s Bridge, challenge the best, and enjoy 3 days of exciting competition and friendship!
💰 Entry fee: €160 per team of 4–8 players
🐦 Early bird offer: €130 per team for registrations completed until 15th November, 2025
So, team up and make your mark in the European arena!
👉 Full details and registration are available on the microsite
Who will be the Women's Coordinator of the Year 2025?
Who will be the Women's Coordinator of the Year 2025?
Throughout 2025, the Women's Coordinator of National Bridge Organizations (NBOs), worked closely with the EBL's Women's Bridge Committee to bring about significant changes in the world of Women's Bridge.
Now, it is our opportunity to acknowledge their commendable dedication and exceptional contributions.
The selected coordinator will receive a certificate of appreciation, while the NBO will benefit from a 500 EUR incentive to further support and promote Women's Bridge initiatives.
To make the selection, the Women's Bridge Committee will carefully evaluate recommendations from the NBOs officials based on a variety of additional criteria.
(Final date to send NBO's recommendations - February 28th , 2026),
Final Training SessioN BEFORE THE ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP
Final Training SessioN BEFORE THE ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP
On December 16th, we had the pleasure of hosting another successful and high-quality online training session for women with 58 teams (232 players from 19 countries) who come together to create a truly inspiring international atmosphere 🌍💙
A warm thank you to our guest coach, Philippe Cronier, for his valuable contribution at exactly the right moment in the calendar.
📌 We will now take a short break, as the focus shifts to the prestigious 3rd Online European Women’s Teams Championship (January 9-11, 2026). We will be back with another great training session on February 23rd, 2026 wIth the inspiring Jovana Maričić from Serbia
Champions in the Making – Women’s Training with Mikael Rimstedt
Champions in the Making – Women’s Training with Mikael Rimstedt
On November 11, 2025, we were delighted to conduct yet another inspiring and meaningful training session for women bridge players.
A total of 76 teams – 264 players from 20 countries across Europe took part, played 15 boards, and then enjoyed an insightful and dynamic analysis by our guest coach Mikael Rimstedt –elite Swedish player, World Champion, and one of the brightest young stars in international bridge today. 🌍♣️
Save the date for our next session!
📅 December 18, 2025
🎙️ Guest coach: the brilliant Philippe Cronier
We can’t wait to see you all there!
When Excellence Meets Inspiration 💪
When Excellence Meets Inspiration 💪
What a wonderful start to our 3rd year of the EBL Online Training Program for Women!
On October 14th, 2025, we kicked off the new training cycle in the best possible way.
✨ 76 teams – 304 players – from 22 countries across Europe joined the session, proving once again that this is one of the most successful EBL initiatives of all time!
This time, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Anam Tebha – an elite player from the USA, multiple international title holder, and an inspiring figure in the world of Bridge.
Anam was truly outstanding: professional, articulate, and insightful.
Her brilliant analyses of the hands played, combined with her patience and clear explanations during the session, made it one to remember.
💬 Feedback says it all:
“An excellent session!”
“So clear and inspiring!”
“Can’t wait for the next one!”
We can’t wait either – see you in the next training –
November 11th, 2025 with the great Mikael Rimstedt!
Women, Seniors, and… Mixed! Big News for 2026
Women, Seniors, and… Mixed! Big News for 2026
We are excited to announce that the dates for the 2026 Online Championships are set – with a new and exciting addition!
3rd European Online Women’s Teams Championship
📅 January 9-11, 2026
2nd European Online Seniors Teams Championship
📅 February 3-6, 2026
But that's not all! In 2026 we will launch the:
1st European Online Mixed Teams Championship!
📅 May 14-17, 2026
📌 Mark your calendars!
2026 is going to be an amazing year for Online Bridge and for women players, with plenty of opportunities to gain international experience and take your game to the next level!
For all EBL events, check the EBL CALENDAR
Two New Members Join the EBL Women’s Committee
Two New Members Join the EBL Women’s Committee
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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