Bridge's fight to be recognised as a sport

Al Jazeera English 2015-09-24

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In the week of its world championships, the card game of bridge is fighting for legal recognition as a sport in England.

The English Bridge Union says the game promotes healthy minds and therefore should receive government funding.
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