Veteran administrator and carrom player B Bangaru Babu, who has served the game fordecades, is in bad shape financially. Regarded as 'Father of Carrom' inthe country, 90-year-old Babu has been an administrator par excellence andsingle-handedly organised carrom tournaments, including international ones.
He suffered a stroke in 2013 while travelling by train from Chennai to Delhi toattend the silver jubilee function of International Carrom Association. Hisright hand and leg are paralysed. He is a bachelor, staying with his brother inChennai. His brother is providing food and other basic amenities, but for the last three years, his brother is finding it difficult to take care of the highmedical expenses."Bangaru Babu was very active till he suffered a stroke in 2013. His financialcondition has worsened since 2018. He needs financial assistance to meet hisdaily expenses for food, diet, diapers, etc. He has a lot of medical expenses, needsto attend the doctor regularly and also needs regular physiotherapy,''said B Ravi Kumar David, president of Chennai District Carrom Association.
Bangaru Babu served as the secretary (1985 - 1988) and treasurer (1989-2013) of theTamil Nadu Olympic Association (TNOA) headed by late Dr B SivanthiAdityan.
He was instrumental in getting recognition for carrom from the Government of India.He managed to get rail travel concessions for carrom players. He mentoredace player Maria Irudayam, who is only carrom player to get an Arjuna award. Babuhas helped several players get jobs and settle in life. "There are hundreds of players who got their life settled by getting employment in government jobsunder sports quota through the influence of Babu. He was also responsible forbringing out the official laws of carrom which were adopted by International CarromFederation,'' recalled Ravikumar David.
"When Babu suffered a stroke the CDCA and some players contributed and we gave him Rs 1 lakh. I appeal to the Tamil Nadu government, the sports ministry, sportlovers and carrom players to come forward and support Babu who has dedicated hisentire life for the sport," added David.
Bangaru Babu was the chief editor of 'Carrom Courier' English quarterly publicationof Tamil Nadu Carrom Association which was well-received by all theplayers over the world.
Bangaru Babu served as the secretary (1985 - 1988) and treasurer (1989-2013) of the Tamil Nadu Olympic Association. Veteran administrator and carrom player B Bangaru Babu, who has served the game for decades, is in bad shape financially.
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".
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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.
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.
History. The game of carrom originated in India. One carrom board with its surface made of glass is still available in one of the palaces in Patiala, India. It became very popular among the masses after World War I.
Although, like many modern games, the precise origin of Carrom is unknown it is widely believed that the game originated in the Indian subcontinent at some point in the 18th Century.
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