FROM ABCC TO THE SEABF CHAMPIONSHIP:
NEARLY HALF A CENTURY OF UNITING SOUTHEAST ASIAN BRIDGE
"Bridge is more than a card game; it is a bridge of friendship among nations."
AMRAN ZAMZAMI
Founder of ABCC (1978)
Visionary and Pioneer of Friendship Through Bridge
BAMBANG HARTONO
First President of SEABF (2016)
Architect of Southeast Asian Bridge Organization
42nd ABCC & 9th SEABF CHAMPIONSHIP
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
7–12 DECEMBER 2026
THE JOURNEY
1978
A VISION FROM INDONESIA
Amran Zamzami proposed a regional bridge championship for ASEAN countries, separate from the Far East Championships.
1979
JAKARTA HOSTS THE FIRST ABCC
The inaugural ABCC was held in Jakarta and officially opened by Indonesian Vice President Adam Malik. The VOLTA Team of Indonesia became the first Open Teams Champion.
1980
MANILA: THE BIRTH OF WOMEN'S & YOUTH EVENTS
The Philippines introduced the Ladies Teams and Youth Teams Championships. Indonesia won the first Youth title.
1981
THE MODERN ABCC FORMAT
ABCC adopted its five-event structure:
Open Teams
Ladies Teams
Youth Teams
Mixed Teams
Open Pairs
2013
MANILA INNOVATES AGAIN
Senior Teams were added to the championship program.
"Indonesia the Initiator, Philippines the Innovator."
2015–2016
FROM ABCC TO SEABF
The idea of a permanent Southeast Asian bridge federation was proposed in Bangkok in 2015. SEABF was officially established in 2016 with Bambang Hartono as its first President.
WHY ARE THERE TWO TITLES?
ABCC CHAMPION
Awarded to the best team or pair among all participants, regardless of nationality.
SEABF CHAMPION
Awarded to the highest-ranked eligible participant from ASEAN member countries.
MORE THAN A CHAMPIONSHIP
Intense competition at the bridge table.
Lifelong friendships beyond the table.
Annual reunions of the Southeast Asian bridge family.
A unique atmosphere often described as a "friendly neighborhood tournament."
KUALA LUMPUR 2026: A HISTORIC MOMENT
6 DECEMBER 2026
SEABF Delegates Meeting
Election of a new SEABF President to succeed the late Bambang Hartono.
7–12 DECEMBER 2026
42nd ABCC & 9th SEABF Championship
The premier bridge event of Southeast Asia.
A LEGACY THAT CONTINUES
INDONESIA — THE INITIATOR
The birthplace of the ABCC vision through Amran Zamzami.
PHILIPPINES — THE INNOVATOR
The nation that continuously expanded and enriched the championship.
SEABF — THE UNIFIER OF THE FUTURE
Strengthening cooperation and bridge development throughout Southeast Asia.
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