Aces trump age as plucky Indian pensioner hopes for winning hand

Shuffling the deck was her favorite pastime as a kid. Now, as she approaches her 80s, cards have dealt Rita Choksi one of the greatest moments of her life.

The 79-year old will be India's oldest competitor at the 18th edition of Asian Games when she sits down at the bridge table for the mixed pairs event in Jakarta.

The game is making its debut at the Aug 18-Sept 2 Asiad, and Choksi isn't there just to make up the numbers.