International Carrom Federation president offers cash prize for world challenge

The president of the International Carrom Federation (ICF), Josef Meyer, has announced a prize purse of Rs.140,000 for the World carrom challenge to be contested online from June 25.

Published : Jun 21, 2020 17:02 IST , NEW DELHI

International Carrom Federation (ICF) president, Josef
Meyer.
International Carrom Federation (ICF) president, Josef Meyer.
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International Carrom Federation (ICF) president, Josef Meyer.

The president of the International Carrom Federation (ICF), Josef Meyer of Switzerland, has announced a prize purse of Rs.140,000 for the World carrom challenge to be contested online from June 25.

The men’s and women’s champions will get Rs.30,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively. The runner-up and third position in the men’s event will get Rs.20,000 and Rs.15,000 respectively. It will be Rs.15,000 and Rs.10,000 for the second and third spots in the women’s event.

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With India being a superpower in the game, and expected to sweep the honours, a consolation prize of Rs.10,000 each has been announced for Europe, US/Canada and Asia.

SYNCO, the carrom manufacturer, has announced Rs.2,000 for every ultimate slam, which is a white and black slam in the same board. The white slam will fetch Rs.1,000. The best ultimate slam each in the men’s and women’s section will be rewarded with Rs.3,000.

Meanwhile, the All India Carrom Federation (AICF) has announced A Maria Irudayam, Suhas Kambli and Arun Kedar as the judges for adjudicating the best slams.

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