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World Bridge Federation
Also Known As WBF
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The World Bridge Federation (WBF) is the international governing body for organized competitive bridge, formed on 18 August 1958 in Oslo, Norway, by delegates from Europe, the United States and South America. It organizes world championship competitions on a four year cycle, including the Bermuda Bowl, and was recognized as an International Sport Federation by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.
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Body TypeInternational sport federation 1 HeadquartersLausanne, Switzerland (relocated there in October 2002; founded in Oslo, Norway). 1 FoundersFormed 18 August 1958 in Oslo, Norway, by delegates from Europe, the United States and South America; Baron Robert de Nexon of France elected first President. 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Wikipedia, World Bridge Federation
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The World Bridge Federation was formed on 18 August 1958 in Oslo, Norway, by delegates from Europe, the US, and South America. Baron Robert de Nexon, an inspiring figure in bridge from France, was elected as first President.
1. Wikipedia, World Bridge Federation
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