UK court asked to rule whether bridge is a sport

LONDON (AP) ' Is bridge a sport' A British judge has been asked to resolve this weighty question after Sport England ruled the popular card game is not a sport.The decision is being challenged in Britain's High Court by the English Bridge Union, which complains that the adverse ruling by Sport England goes against the views of Britain's Parliament and "significant international sporting organizations."It says Parliament has recognized "mind sports" that promote mental skills and contends that bridge has known health benefits.The case is set to be heard Tuesday and Wednesday.Join the conversation about this story
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