India, Dec. 9 -- Displaying superb form, Mohota, represented by Anurag Mohota, Basanta Mohota, Biswajit Poddar and Sambhunath Ghosh, won the prestigious Ruia Gold Cup defeating seasoned campaigner Hemant Jalan by 144.90 - 123 victory points in the title clash during the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship at in Kolkata on Tuesday.

This is Mohota's first victory in any national event so far.

Asked how they felt before the final as their opponents were all experienced, Anurag said, "We were confident as we have been doing well since the league stage. But at the same time we were quite serious since our rivals include two world cuppers."

In the final on Tuesday, Mohota started well, bagging 56.5 VPs against 25 by Heman...