Wild card up his sleeve: World Bridge Federation says Geir Helgemo, the world's No. 1 bridge player, has been suspended after failing a drug test.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Bridge Federation says the world’s No. 1 bridge player has been suspended after failing a drug test.
After accepting he had breached anti-doping rules, Helgemo was suspended by the WBF until Nov. 20. He also had all titles, medals and points from the 2018 World Bridge Series revoked. In a statement on the federation’s website, she said: “Geir Helgemo...has previously played for the Norwegian national team and is our biggest star. Many within the bridge community know Geir and respect him.
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