Panos Gerontopoulos, chairman of the WBF Youth Committee, received information that a member of the Chinese Taipei team was over the age limit. This was confirmed by checking the player's passport and then with the acting team captain. The Conditions of Contest were violated and the Chinese Taipei team was disqualified.

Because eight rounds of the round-robin had already been played, it was considered of great importance to preserve the integrity of the competition and to keep the playing field level. Therefore the disqualification of the team was delayed until the conclusion of the round-robin. This meant the Chinese Taipei players would continue to play their hardest.

Although it is unclear whether the Chinese Taipei players or their federation is responsible for this violation, the Chinese Taipei bridge team must take the responsibility. Further discipline, if any, will be determined by the World Bridge Federation Executive Council.