EDEWECHT - Richard Stöckeman is the winner of the first Edewecht MCR Open Championship. A very proud Mr. Uwe Martens, president of the German Mahjong League (DMJL) pronounced that this was the very first time that a German player has won an official, internationally acknowledged, mahjong tournament.

36 players from four countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Austria) participated in the tournament. Runner-up was Tina Christensen from Denmark, whilst the third prize was for Michael Zahradnik, also from Germany. The Danish Red Dragons won the team competition.