These for sure are
special times, new for all of us!
So, right away, let me
start with the sad news, news I am sure you all have expected; there will be no
international tournaments this year! In Europe we had to cancel the Eurocup to
be held in Poland, and our dear friends from Malaysia also had to cancel the WC
2020!
Both events are
rescheduled in 2021!
While it is sad, it
has become reality across all sports!
But now to the good
news: this is a huge chance for our game! We have found formats to challenge
each other online! We have connected so much in these times and it is just
amazing to see that! So many top players and world champions can be seen
playing live on a daily basis! Tournaments within Indian states, the US, Sri
Lanka, Bangladesh and we here in Europe compete for the third time already!
So, I encourage you
all to practice, carry on with these formats and our goal should be to have big
online events this summer. We for sure plan a Eurocup, I think a continental
tournament would be an option and around mid-September as a highlight an ICF format
event! Think about disciplines, about something new, come forward with your
ideas and let us just enjoy this game through tons of live videos!
As always, I will try
to support and come up with some special prizes for the ICF event!
Let us use this time
to refocus on the true values in life, recharge our batteries, stay with our
loved ones and practice the best game there is, our carrom!
I assure you I spent
more time at the table than the last few years together and I love it!
In this sense, I wish
you all a wonderful time and; stay safe, stay home and play carrom!
Virtual hugs to
everybody!
Your president ICF,
Josef Meyer!
1 Mei 2020, 11.14 pm
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Comment
from the writer,
Malaysia
is fortunate enough to host a prestigious tournament, the Carrom World
Championship 2020. The bid to host has been announced following the completion
of the Carrom World Cup tournament on August 29th, 2018 in Chuncheon, South
Korea. This Carrom World Championship is the 8th time since the 7th tournament
that took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom from November 7th to November
11th, 2016.
Malaysia
has already set the tournament from September 16th to September 20th, 2020.
This date has been unanimously approved by the members of the Malaysian Carrom
Association as it celebrates Malaysia Day on September 16th. Malaysia as a host
is looking forward to the date of the tournament and has been working since the
day one when the international carrom federation has given the opportunity to
host it.
The
tournament, however, had to be postponed due to the pandemic corona virus
(covid-19) spreading all over the world. Due to this covid-19 disease, the
tournament had to be postponed until further notice. If everything back to
normal, most likely next year but a date has not yet been set. To the Malaysian
carrom fans please wait patiently for the new date that will announce later.
The
writer personally sees the current situation is also gives advantage to
Malaysia as a host for the first time to be well prepared. On top of that local
carrom players have more time to train and enhance their skills for the future.
Lastly,
I hope the local carrom lovers who wants to know more details and explore about
international carrom, please contact the writer if you need the equipment,
coaching and advise.
For
time being please stay focus, stay alert and stay healthy.
"In
the search for something you need to have a positive direction to make the
search more meaningful to you. Once you've found it, hold it tight so it
doesn't fall out of your hand."
