Carrom Association

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Qatar
The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) will host a carrom tournament which is open to all nationalities from June 14-21.
Both locals and expatriates residing in Qatar may enter.

“It is the first time in the history of ICC that our sports competition is open to all nationalities apart from Indian community”, an ICC spokesman said. “Since carrom is a popular game among all communities, we expect entries from both local and non-Indian expatriate communities in large numbers.”

The entry fee is QR20 for singles and QR40 for doubles.
There will be given prizes and ICC certificates for the winners and runners-up from each category.
The winner of singles tournament will be declared the tournament champion and will be awarded with the ICC rolling trophy.
Entry form which can be collected from the ICC at the D Ring Road, must be received by June 10.
Details of the matches will be displayed at the ICC on June 12
More details can be had calling 4674845, 4674891 or from the ICC sports secretary, Habib Nabi (5802490) - 4pm to 8pm.

Vijayawada means “The place of Victory.”
Well named because it could be where the next generation of Carrom champions come from.
The Krishna District Carrom Association have donated 8 tables to the summer coaching camp at IGMC Stadium, and they are determined to encourage youngsters into the game.
More expert and Senior players are involved in coaching the kids.
Well done to The Krishna District Carrom Association and you can read the whole
article here.

If you haven’t booked your summer holiday yet what about a short trip to Dortmund, Germany?
From 13th to 15th of July the 11th European Carrom Championships takes place in Dortmund, Germany
About 120 players from all over Europe are expected to take part in the tournament.
As it is twinned with Leeds I expect to see Leeds folk there.
It will be held just outside Dortmund and you won’t have to leave the site unless you want to, as the games, accommodation, meals and entertainment are all located in Haus Husen.
For more information visit this site.

Check out this blog.
There are some stunning photographs and a story to melt the hardest heart.
I’m not telling you any more.
You’ll have to read it for yourself.

I’m sorry about the lack of sound. I’ll fix it as soon as I know how.
Any tips, advice, information gratefully received.
The 2002 International Carrom competition 2002 video (part 1)

I fouind this photo somewhere.
Who is this guy?
Where is he?
Does he play regularly or was this a one off?
Any information gratefully recieved.

I have been asked about carrom rules.

As I have said before I am not an expert.

I am an enthusiastic amateur. That means I help maintain the site for the love of the game.

From the latin verb amor = to love.

The most important rule, in my opinion, is that everyone enjoys the game.

However for all you future champions I would highly recommend you to have a look at the ALL INDIA CARROM FEDERATION carrom rules.

They have pages and pages of rules and advice.

Have a look and if you still need help I’ll pass your details to an expert.

I am not an expert. As I said earler I help maintain the site for love of the game.

Hope this helps.

A Carrom board is a thing of beauty
Take care of it, that is your duty
And if you want to be the best
Play on, play on there is no rest
For the wicked, and the good
If you play daily,soon you could
Become a winner, a carom champ,
Then you’ll enter the Carromcamp
Your name will be in the history books
And from the rich and famous, admiring looks
To get carrom into the Olympic Games
One of our important aims.
You could be there, have no doubt
But we need a sponsor with some clout
But if enough start to play
It will happen one fine day.