Victory points

Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships: Host nation India launched a powerful competitive campaign on the opening day of the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, solidifying top-three positions across multiple premier divisions at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Panaji on Monday.

In the Men’s Teams Championship, the premier domestic line-up, India A, emerged as a top-tier title contender, locking down the third-place slot on the leaderboard with 55.85 Victory Points (VPs). The host squad sits within striking distance of regional pacesetters China, who commands the field with 64.09 VPs, and Hong Kong China A, holding second with 56.21 VPs.

The day's primary highlight unfolded in the Seniors Teams Championship, where India A unleashed a clinical, high-precision performance to anchor themselves firmly in third place, shadowing the tournament frontrunners after a gruelling opening segment.