At the 3rd Commonwealth Games Bridge event held in Ghaziabad, India, the Scottish team consisting of 6 players, 5 from the Central Belt and Sandy Duncan from Stonehaven, won the Gold Medal in a dramatic late finish.

The Scottish Team comprised three partnerships: John Murdoch & Brian Spears Derek Diamond & Derek Sanders Sandy Duncan & Irving Gordon There were 24 Teams entered from across the Commonwealth and Scotland needed a convincing victory over Wales in their final Qualifying match to reach the Semi-Finals where they were due to meet a very strong Australian Team.
	Sandy Duncan with the Gold	Celebrating the win, Sandy and Irving Gordon

The Australians surged ahead to lead 29 – 9 at the halfway stage. Sandy Duncan & his partner joined the fray in the second half of the Semi Final and were part of a spectacular turnaround when the Scots went on to win by 59 – 44.
	From right to left Brian Spears, John Murdoch, Sandy Duncan, Derek Diamond, Mrs Diamond + Indian Bridge Officials.(Not in picture, Irving Gordon & Derek Sanders)

An amazing comeback which won the Scots the Gold Medal, as India were defeated by a Non-National Team in the other Semi who were not eligible for a medal. The Australians defeated India in the decider for the Sliver & Bronze Medals.
	From right to left Derek Diamond, Mrs Diamond, Indian Presenter, Irving Gordon, Derek Sanders, Brian Spears (Not in picture, Sandy Duncan & John Murdoch)