Is carrom a international sport?

It is increasingly becoming popular all over the world and is played in about 50 countries. At international level this game is controlled and supervised by the International Carrom Federation and respective continental Federations. Few Japanese players played the game of carrom at Antarctica.

Is carrom an Olympic sport?

The players participate in the Olympics as representatives of their country and at the end of the event, the country with the maximum number of medals wins. A large number of sports games are available in the Olympics but still, some games are not a part of it and that includes the game of carrom as well.

Is carrom played outside India?

Apart from India, millions of people from countries like Sri Lanka, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Malaysia, and Pakistan participate in carrom game. Most of these Asian countries also have their own Carrom Confederation bodies.

Is carrom played in USA?

The US Carrom Association was formed in 1995 to promote the international sport of carrom in America.

Is carrom played in Korea?

This was staged as the first international carrom tournament since the 2016 Carrom World Championship and also marked the first Carrom World Cup to be held in South Korea.

Career opportunities as a Carrom player by Arun Kedar International player, Indian coach

What countries play carrom?

The game has been very popular throughout South Asia, mainly in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives. The game is also popular in many of the countries in the Arabian Peninsula, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain.

What is Korea's national game?

In ancient times, Koreans practiced Taekwondo as a mandatory preparation for war. With the passage of time, Taekwondo gradually became a folk sport. In 1971, it was designated as Korea's national sport.

Who is the famous carrom player in the world?

Anthony Maria Irudayam (born 1956 in Chennai, India) is a two-time World Carrom Champion and nine-time national champion of India.

Who invented carrom in the world?

The carrom was originated in the 18th century, invented by the Indian maharajas. From many generations, the carrom board game has been played. After the First World War, the game of carrom board gained more popularity. It is an ideal game to play at home because it has definite size and a simple design.

Is carrom played in China?

Carrom, Carums, Karom or Karum is most popular on the Indian subcontinent although versions of it are played right across Asia encompassing the Middle East including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Yemen, Central Asia from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan and as far East as China, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Who is the father of carrom?

On this Father's day Let us treasure the Father of Carrom MR. BANGARU BABU SIR, Chennai for his exceptional contribution to the carrom World. The carrom community around the world respectfully designates him the "Father of Carrom".

Who popularized carrom in cricket?

Origin and history

The first bowler known to have used this style of delivery was the Australian Jack Iverson from Victoria, who used it throughout his Test cricket career in the period after the Second World War, although he did not use the name "carrom ball".

Is underhand allowed in carrom?

Any hand may be used in play. While making a stroke, the 'hand' may touch the playing surface.

What are the 5 Olympic Games?

They are: Aquatics (Swimming, Marathon Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming), Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball (3x3, Basketball), Boxing, Breaking*, Canoe (Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom), Cycling (BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Road Cycling, Track Cycling), Equestrian (Equestrian Eventing, Equestrian ...

Where is carrom popular?

Carrom is most widely played in India but is becoming more popular across the world. The aim of Carrom is to “pot” (as in snooker or billiards) your Carrom men or discs before the opponent pots their own pieces.

Can you hit backwards in carrom?

The player must flick the striker with one finger so that it crosses the front baseline - it is not permitted to flick backwards or horizontally. A piece that is on or behind the front baseline must not be struck by the striker until the striker has crossed the front baseline.

What are the benefits of playing carrom?

What is the Guinness world Record for carrom playing?

The longest marathon carrom playing is 50 hrs 53 mins and 25 secs, achieved by Aswin Soundararajan and Mohana Krishnan.

What is the Guinness world Record of carrom?

Playing total boards 816, Sets 107, games 81, one white Slam made by P. Mohanakrishnan.

How old is carrom?

The popular game of carrom is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Some even believe that the game originated in Portugal, Ancient Egypt, or Burma.

What is Japan's national game?

Technically speaking, Sumo is the national sport of Japan, but with sold-out stadiums around the country, baseball is very popular.

Which is the national game of USA?

Historically, the national sport has been baseball. However, in more recent decades, American football has been the most popular sport in terms of broadcast viewership audience.