Great Statistics of SportAccord World Mind Games Online Bridge Tournament

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Lausanne, 10 October 2011 – SportAccord is pleased to announce that the online Bridge tournament, part of SportAccord World Mind Games, enjoys an outstanding popularity. Twenty-thousand participants are already competing on one of the hosting platforms Bridge Base Online (www.bridgebase.com).

The online Bridge tournament is also available on the platforms of SwanGames (www.swangames.com), Funbridge (www.funbridge.com), Ourgame (www.ourgame.com). The participation is open until 15 October 2011.

SportAccord World Mind Games Online Tournament is organised for each of the mind sports participating in SportAccord World Mind Games; Bridge, Chess, Draughts, Go and Xiangqi. The Tournament is using the biggest existing online platforms. The winner for each sport will receive an invitation to the first SportAccord World Mind Games (return transportation ticket to the venue in Beijing, China, entry ticket to the Games, accommodation, a commemorative medal and certificate).

The first edition of SportAccord World Mind Games will take place from 8-16 December 2011 in Beijing. This unique multi-sport event highlights the great value of mind sports. The world's best players will deliver top-level performances and create new valuable experiences based on intelligence, strategy and exercise of mind.

For more information, visit www.sportaccord.org

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