Keshav Samant
Indian bridge player
Keshav Samant popularly known as Anand Samant is one of India's most successful contract bridge players. He has represented India in the world championships. In 2009, he was part of India's senior team at the 15th Bridge Federation of Asia and the Middle East (BFAME) championship in Amman, Jordan.
International record
Playing record (team events)
Playing record (pairs or individual events)
Other Team Events Positions
Winners
Shivchatrapati Award by Maharashtra State Government
Gurudutta Trophy
Khosla Trophy
Holkar Trophy
Tolani Grand Prix
Agarwal, Sushania National trophies and other trophies
Member of Bridge Organizations
Hon. Gen. Secretary, Public Information Officer of Bridge Federation of India
Secretary for Maharashtra Bridge Association for 10 years.
Founder member of Thane District Bridge Association.
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