Kolkata/IBNS, Dec. 1 -- Over 700 bridge players from across the country, including several top-ranking men and women competitors, will participate in the 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial National Bridge Championship, scheduled to be held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town from December 1 to 11.

Ray also announced the annual BFI honours that will be conferred during the championship.

This will be followed by the Seniors event on December 2 and the Mixed Pairs on December 3. Competitions for the Ruia Gold Cup and Ruia Silver Trophy will begin on December 5.

Another major attraction will be the Mall of the Millennium Match Point Pairs, scheduled from December 9.

WBBA Secretary Arnab Guha said the championship carries a total prize...