Bridge players from India were being treated like royalty in a five-star hotel in Lahore, even as the whole of Pakistan was on the edge following the dramatic arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Part of a 32-member Indian bridge contingent were well-known philanthropist Kiran Nadar, wife of HCL founder Shiv Nadar, and another veteran in the sport, Rajeshwar Tiwari.

Tiwari, who has also taken part in the Asian Games among other international events around the world, was in the team that won the gold in the open category of the Bridge Federation of Asia and Middle East Championships. The side swept the event by winning all four gold medals on offer.