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International Carrom Players to visit during SPREE

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BITS, Pilani - Goa Campus (BPGC) is organizing the Carrom Event during SPREE '10 in collaboration with All India Carrom Federation (AICF), New Delhi. In this regard, 3 International Carrom Players along with the General Secretary of AICF,  Mr. S.K. Sharma are going to visit BPGC from 3rd - 7th March, 2010. The three international players are all World Champions in the Carrom sport. Our campus will felicitate and honour these gems during the inaugural ceremony of SPREE '10. The National Sports Festival of BPGC brings to you a chance to witness their prowess in Carrom by organizing a series of Exhibition Matches. In addition, a Carrom Workshop will be held wherein you can interact personally with them and learn the intricacies of the game. You will also get an opportunity to play against the world champions on a pre-registration basis, the details of which will be put up soon on the website.

The details of the players visiting during SPREE '10 are:

1.      Mr. A. Maria Irudayam

Achievements:

Arjuna Award Winner - 1995

6 International Gold Medals

  • World Championship – 1991 and 1995
  • SAARC Championship – 1998 and 1999
  • French Open Championship – 1996
  • Champion of Champions (International) – 1998

2.      Mr. Yogesh Pardeshi [ Currently at top in National Ranking of Men ]

Achievements:

5 International Gold Medals

  •  World Championship – 2008
  • SAARC Championship – 2002 and 2008
  • World Cup – 2006
  • World Cup (Swiss League) - 2006

 

3.      Ms. I. Ilavazhaki [ Currently at top in National Ranking of Women ]

Achievements:

5 International Gold Medals

  • World Championship – 2008 
  • World Cup – 2006
  • Asian Championship – 2005
  • SAARC Championship – 2005 and 2008

 

 

Mr. S. K. Sharma will be leading the AICF Troupe during SPREE '10. Mr. Sharma is also the Secretary General of International Carrom Federation (ICF).

Read more about AICF's Collaboration with BITS, Pilani - Goa in SPREE '10 on http://www.indiancarrom.com/general-news.htm