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Diya Shah

How did you get started in Bridge? At what age? Who do you learn from?

I started learning bridge at 7 years old from my dad. My brother and I learned together as my grandma wanted to learn and my dad needed another two people to fill all four seats.

What do (did) you do professionally?

I am a second year Bachelor of Medical Science student at ANU.

Who is your partner and for how long? Longest Partnership?

Dev Shah – for 11 years, this is my longest partnership.

In your playing career, what is the bridge success that has the most meaning for you?

Getting the chance to play for Australia on the women’s u26 team in 2024

And your worst moment in bridge?

Passing my dads 2C opening at 8 years old

What do you do between sessions to put you in the best frame of mind for the following sessions?

I like to distract myself by talking with others about non bridge related topics.

Do you have a favourite and least favourite convention?

I do not have a least favourite convention but my favourite convention is puppet stayman

Would you prefer to have more system or less?

Less system

What do you to do to improve your game?

I’m a big fan of Cuebids at the moment!

Favourite bridge book

Bridge in the Menagerie

What interests or hobbies do you have besides bridge?

Really into sport, especially soccer!

What is the number one thing that bridge has done for you as a person and for your life?

Bridge has really improved my memory and is a really good way for me to extend myself mentally!

National Titles

Interstate Youth Pairs winner in 2025

State Representation

ACT Youth rep x5

National / International Representation

Australian Women’s U26 team