Panaji, June 22 -- On the opening day of the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships in Goa, the sport of bridge got a massive professional boost as JKC Sports and the Bridge Federation of India (BFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop and professionalise the sport of bridge across the country.

The partnership brings together BFI, the apex governing body for contract bridge in India, and JKC Sports, the sports venture of the JK Group, to widen participation in the game and build a stronger ecosystem around it, according to a press release.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for the sport and comes on the opening day of the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships, being held in Goa from June 21 to 27.

The ...