Reply With QuoteIt's a very good card game, not a sport, IMHO.
I used to play regularly at uni and for a few years after, but can't find three other people who play these days.
I've probably forgotten half the rules by now.
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I can understand the likes of darts and snooker having a go at being labelled sports, but bridge, hope they had the decency to blush when they made their application. Obviously there's a financial incentive in gaining sport status.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...herts-41762824
Recognition of bridge as a sport would have exempted the EBU from paying VAT on entry fees to tournaments.
It called the ruling "surprising and disappointing " and said it will affect how widely bridge is played in the UK.
It's a very good card game, not a sport, IMHO.
I used to play regularly at uni and for a few years after, but can't find three other people who play these days.
I've probably forgotten half the rules by now.
It's not looking good for Snap, Newmarket or Chase The Ace either.
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