Playing at this level takes many skills. The players here are competitive, focused, intense, and for the large majority experienced at world championship competition. Our team was jubilant after defeating the USA1 women and we all retired in a joyous mood. Yesterday we had a small win against the Danish. In the afternoon we lost to the Germans playing against the number one women's partnership of Sabine Auken and Daniela von Armin. Our defeat to the last place team Venezuela in the evening was a crushing blow.
What has this week taught me? In order to be competitive at this level takes seasoning. Each time you have the great fortune to be a part of World Championship bridge your skills improve, you have a greater knowledge of what it takes to beat these teams.
Today we need to do what is necessary to put yesterday behind us and play to the best of our abilities. Not allowing a disaster result on a board, or round, affect the next hand or the next session is another crucial and necessary skill.
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