Arun Deshpande is the current World Champion.
Have a look at this video and see how effortlessly he pots his piece.
Concentrate, cos if you blink you’ll miss it.
Arun Deshpande Video.
You can also buy his CD and maybe pick up some tips.
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
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?
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.
I wrote earlier that sitting straight was important, then a few days later I read that it could be bad for you.
Here is a photo of 2 keen Carrom players using a home made board with bottle tops for Carrom pieces in Java, Indonesia.
They don’t seem to have any posture problems. If I could sit like that I’d be happy. But I’m too stiff now and my joints creak.
Have a look at this site. Go to games index, then Carrom.
A very interesting site, not just for Carrom but all sorts of games.
They have the history of Carrom, Billiards, Snooker, Bar Billiards, Bagatelle, Pool, Shove Ha’penny, Crokinole, Skittles, Indoor Quoits and Bagatelle. These are games that have been around for years, no centuries, and people still enjoy them.
Another plus point. You don’t need batteries for any of these games.
Well, you could just play in a field… but we figured we’d give you a few better suggestions than that:
Here are a few tips to get a Carrom club started near you.
1 Ask in your local pub if you can hold a match there on a night that is usually quiet. Make sure to bring a few friends, not rent-a-crowd, and encourage any regulars to join in. It makes a change from Karaoke and quizzes. It’s a good idea to take a board along beforehand, and show the landlord/lady and remind them also that Carrom players and spectators do get thirsty.
2 You could also try community centres and colleges.
3 What about a lunchtime club at work?
(Read the article)
According to the Times of India
a Sixty-two-year-old Nalini Bolinjkar who has played Carrom in many national and international tournaments suffered a leg fracture after being beaten with sticks.
She claims she was attacked by Goldie Sood, a shopping centre owner, inside the entrance to her home on busy Linking Road on Saturday earlier this month.
She has lived there for over 30 years.
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