PRESS RELEASE

The World Bridge Federation regrets to announce the withdrawal of the Israeli Ladies team from the World Bridge Championships.

The Tunisian Government had guaranteed to provide to all participants of the World Bridge Championships entry visas and to afford adequate personal security to each and every delegation. The Israeli Government was not satisfied that the special security situation of the Israeli team had been properly addressed. Therefore, the Israeli Government has withheld permission for the Israeli team to travel to Tunisia.

The Italian Ladies team will replace the Israeli team in the Championships.

The World Bridge Federation reiterates its commitment to ensure that all participants to World Bridge Championships will be given entry visas and adequate security when attending World Bridge Federation events.