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The event started out as a competition between USA, Europe and Britain. The first edition in 1950 was won by USA. After this, the Bermuda Bowl became a yearly challenge match between the USA and the European Champions. Over time, the format has changed several times, including more and more teams. Currently the Bermuda Bowl is held every two years with 22 teams participating: The host country, 6 from Europe, 3 from North America, 2 from South America, 2 from Asia & Middle East, 1 from Central America & Caribbean, 3 from Pacific Asia, 2 from South Pacific, 2 from Africa. The Venice Cup and Senior Bowl are held at the same venue in a similar format. The World Transnational Open Team Championship starts after the qualifying stages for the three major events have been concluded. The 2005 event was held in Estoril in Portugal and was won by Italy with USA 1 second and USA 2 third. The winning Italian team was: Norberto Bocchi , Giorgio Duboin , Fulvio Fantoni , Lorenzo Lauria , Claudio Nunes , Alfredo Versace . Non-playing Captain: Maria Teresa Lavazza. Coach: Massimo Ortensi. The 2007 Bermuda Bowl (38th) will be held from 30 September to 13 October in Shanghai , China {Link without Title} . PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS EXTERNAL LINKS |
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