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Andhra State carrom tournament begins in Nellore with 200 players
The Andhra State 1st Ranking Carrom Tournament, 2026 (Men & Women) commenced at Nellore Club in Nellore on Friday. MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy inaugurated the event and made the ceremonial opening strike.…
The Story in Brief
The Andhra State 1st Ranking Carrom Tournament, 2026 (Men & Women) commenced at Nellore Club in Nellore on Friday. MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy inaugurated the event and made the ceremonial opening strike. He said the Andhra Pradesh government is prioritising sports development and providing cash incentives up to Rs 10 lakh to outstanding players.
Nearly 200 players from different districts are competing in the three-day championship, organised by the District Carrom Association under the Andhra State Carrom Association. The top six players in each category will be selected for the State team at national-level competitions, said ASCA General Secretary Shaik Abdul Jaleel. Former Ranji cricketer Malireddy Kotareddy urged players to set high goals.
The Indian Opinion
Carrom is often overlooked in the rush for cricket and kabaddi, but State-level tournaments like this show grassroots sport is alive in Andhra. The chief minister's cash-incentive promise sounds good on paper, but players will watch whether the Rs 10 lakh actually reaches medal winners. The real test: how many of the six selected men and six women go on to podium at the nationals next year.
Source: thehindu.com
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