Carrom Association

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.

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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)

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Sanjay Murthy

The following video is of White Slam by Sanjay Murthy in the singles finals of TV Asia Cup 2006 in the singles finals of TV Asia Cup 2006. They make it look so easy as if anyone can play. They complete the final in less than two minutes.
It takes me longer than that to set the board up!
Well, as I have said before, anyone can play carrom. That is the beauty of the game.
But to play like these guys takes time, talent, patience and practice.
I wonder how many years they have been playing?
If I manage to pocket my pieces, it’s more a matter of luck than good judgement.
I would be interested to know if there have been any faster finals.
OK everyone this is the question.
Who has won a carrom final in less than two minutes?
When was the fastest final?
When was the longest?
We’d also be grateful for any info on Sanjay Murthy.
White Slam by Sanjay Murthy

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A few days ago I appealed for information about this lady.

Her name is S. Apporwa and she is from Hyderabad. That’s all the info I have but I will update this post when I find out anything else.
Once more thanks to Harpreet who supplied the name and place.
What would I do without him?

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I don’t have any photos of current Carrom champions so here is a photo of a previous winner.
I don’t know who she is or where and when the event took place.
I am going to start a gallery of champions so any information on this lady greatly appreciated.

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Magnificent Mumbai

There was a Carrom competition a few weeks ago at Shivaji Park Gymkhana Hall, Mumbai 28.
I would appreciate any information regarding the winners. Some photos would be welcome, too.
Can any one help, please?
Were any of my readers there?
Where is Shivaji Park Gymkhana Hall?
Near the sea? I’d love to know.
It’s been 25 years since I was last in Mumbai.
Then it was known as Bombay, but I prefer Mumbai
Friends tell me it has changed not only in name.
I hope it is all for the best.
However the last time I was on a train in India, I was shocked and disappointed that the Chai wallah was selling tea in plastic cups, and not the little clay pots, which were lovely to look at, gave the tea a certain not unpleasant taste and would quickly turn back to clay when thrown out the window.
Apart from which I have a lot of admiration for the potters in India who with a round wooden wheel and a stick to turn it to optimum speed, turn out the pots by the score and make it look so simple.
I also was served a teabag, at Delhi airport last time iI was there. UGH.
Teabags and plastic I can get anywhere in the UK and now unfortunately most of Europe, If I want that kind of stuff. I don’t.
I try to eat out at small family businesses or wait until I get home.
I don’t like going to fast food places where I have to stand in a queue, pay over the odds for air and ice.
Eating with my hands doesn’t bother me. The noise doesn’t bother me.
However I am expected to clean up my table when I am finished. It reminds me of school dinners.
They are not “restaurants.” They are fast food factories.
I’ve heard there are several chains of fast food factories in Mumbai now. Surely they can’t be busy?
I remember the food on roadside stalls, the train station, the beach. I tried them all. I was never seriously ill, and the couple of times I was sick was because I ate too much. It was so delicious that I would have seconds, and thirds.
I’d rather have a lassi than a fizzy drink. An aloo chat instead of a burger. Apart from the taste. Just look at what is happening in the good old USA and UK too.
Overweight kids, fat kids, obese kids. Children with heart and hip problems while they are still in primry school.
So remember, Mum’s the word, and say Bai/Bye to burgerland. Don’t buy burgers

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There were nearly 75 players from 6 states i.e Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttaranchal & Jammu &Kashmir.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t be there in person. However, I can imagine the atmosphere.
At times, tense, silent, except for the clack of the pieces carroming off the frame of the boards.
Other times, noisy, everyone talking, laughing, arguing.
I wonder if they served food or beverages?
What were the prizes?
Who pays for this?
Do they have sponsors?
Although the Punjabis take playing and winning seriously, I can’t imagine it to be a very solemn affair. They’re too full of life.
There will be photos and all the results on the Punjab State Carrom Association web site for you to check out. Have a look through the site. Some good stuff.

In the meantime here is a picture of the Golden Temple. Isn’t it beautiful?

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What do you call the red counter in a Carrom game?

That was the question asked recently on an Indian quiz show.
The guy didn’t know!!
Shah Rukh Khan is the host, and when the contestant said “king’ Khan said, “It can’t be King, because I am the only King!”
You can read the article here.
The correct answer is of course queen.

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I have just heard of another event next week. Full details here
Go to news then click on link to VII NORTH ZONE WiLL ORGANIZE BY PUNJAB STATE CARROM ASSOCIATION.
The Carrom Championship takes place from 26th to 28th January 2007 at Vir Hakikat Rai Senior Seondary School, Rajpura Colony, Patiala (Punjab).
The federation is holding the event as part of its Golden Jublee Celebrations.
We’ll keep you informed of the results.

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There is a Carrom competition next week in Mumbai, between 22-26 January at Shivaji Park Gymkhana Hall, Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai 28.
It is estimated that around 450 players and officials from 18 districts of Maharashtra will take part.
(Read the article)

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