Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar Bridge Trust

The trust under chairmanship of Shri Satish Malhotra was formed in 2005 with the objective of promotion of bridge in Indore & M.P. and to make Holkar Trophy Bridge Championship one of the best tournaments in the country. All the trustees are well known figures in their respective fields and are true bridge lovers.
 

ICBA

ICBA is the epicenter of Bridge activity in Indore and M.P.A 58 year old organisation, ICBA hosts 16-20 district and state leveltournaments every year. Also, ICBA has played a major role in organising three summer nationals held at Indore under MPCBA. Late HH Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar was the founder patron of ICBA
and MPCBA. He was a keen bridge player and promoted bridge not only in Holkar State, but throughout the country. His daughter, HH Maharani Usha Devi is the current Chief Patron of ICBA as well as MPCBA.

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Mr P S Kalani

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Mr P S Kalani was the leading industrialist of central India, with forays in real estate, water distribution systems, cold storage and packaging. He had many firsts to his name, like the first and most reputed chain " treasure Island"  malls in central India. An avid bridge player, he supported bridge activities through his life. He instituted Kalani trophy in the memory of his father, but now his family has it is in his memory.

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Yeshwant Club

Yeshwant Club came into existence in 1934 at the behest of late HH Tukoji Rao Holkar. The club was established out of natural love and affection for his beloved son Yuvraj Yeshwant Rao, who later became the Maharaja of
Holkar State. After the untimely demise of Maharaja Yeshwant Rao, HH Maharani Usha Devi became and continues to be the patron of the Club. Perched in the heart of twilight metropolis, Yeshwant Club spreads over
14 acres and is one of the living signatures of Holkar era. The club with a legacy of more than 80 years and a clan of 4,000 + members is among the top five clubs of the country. It offers a unique blend of culture, sports and entertainment. Col. C.K. Naidu, Hiralal Gaikwad, C.S. Naidu, Capt. Mushtaq Ali and C.T. Sarwate donned the Holkar Eleven Cap while playing at the Club's cricket field before making their mark in international cricket.
A natural lover of sports, Yeshwant Club continues to promote and patronise various sports activities, Bridge being a favoured one.