Is Bridge a Sport?

Bridge: Judicial review of decision that card game is not a sport

The head of funding body Sport England has defended its decision not to class the card game bridge as a sport, ahead of a judicial review into the ruling. Phil Smith said Sport England's job was to "get the nation fitter".
The English Bridge Union says bridge is a "mind sport" and reclassifying it would increase opportunities to play.

The Royal Courts of Justice will not be asked to decide if bridge is a sport - only whether it was reasonable for Sport England to have ruled it was not. Reclassifying it would have potential financial ramifications because bridge clubs would be eligible for grants from Sport England and the National Lottery. The English Bridge Union (EBU) also says lack of recognition hinders its ability to take part in international competitions.

Granting permission for a judicial review in April, Judge Mr Justice Mostyn - who plays bridge - said: "You are doing more physical activity playing bridge, with all that dealing and playing, than in rifle shooting."
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No its not, thread over.

 

Dev done a Mindy. This is already a thread by AlwaysRight.