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The contract bridge, a card game, has been "a part of socializing" and "a sign of culture" for a long time in Europe and the United States, and today it is an official sports competition recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a "mind sport."

In order to popularize bridge in Japan and improve the level of play, NEC has supported the "NEC Bridge Festival" held by the Japan Contract Bridge League from its inception.
The main event of this festival is the "NEC Cup" international tournament which includes some of the top international players and players representing Japan. This is an important event that helps to improve the level of Japanese players and fosters international friendship.

In addition, contract bridge helps to develop memory, concentration, analysis of information, decision making, logical thinking and other mental aspects that help children grow, so that it has been adopted as an educational material around the world. The "NEC Bridge Festival" includes a "Bridge Experiencing Class" that children can also participate in as part of our efforts to popularize contract bridge.

Winner of the NEC Cup: "Down Under"

The "NEC Bridge Festival", the largest international event for mind sports like card games "Contract Bridge", was held (hosted by "Japan Contract Bridge League"), an event cosponsored by NEC.
Approximately 1,000 players participated in the main "NEC Cup" game and other games.
46 teams from 10 countries and regions participated in the "NEC Cup", with the "Down Under" team consisting of 2 players from Australia and 2 other players from New Zealand winning.

During the tournament, "Free Class for Beginners" to promote intellectual sports including bridge was held with many people participating.

Please visit the sponsor's website to view tournament results.