2016 Carrom World Championship
Tournament information
Dates7 November 2016–11 November 2016
AdministratorInternational Carrom Federation
Tournament
format(s)
Knockout
Host(s) United Kingdom
Venue(s)Badshah Palace, Clifton House, Walsall Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Participants15
Websitehttp://worldchampionship.ukcarromfed.com/

The 2016 Carrom World Championship, was the 7th edition of an international Carrom tournament governed by the International Carrom Federation, contested from 7 to 11 November 2016 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Fifteen countries had competed in the tournament.[1]

Indian and Sri Lankan players would be defending their titles in the Men's, Women's and Doubles categories.

This edition was considered to be the largest so far with over 15 countries participating in the elite event including the likes of USA, Germany, Canada, France and Italy.

Participating teams

Each team can have a maximum of four men and four women, who can compete in the individual singles and doubles, apart from team event and Swiss league competition.

The entry fee for each player will be $250.[2]

The host will take care of boarding, lodging and transport expenses of all the teams.

Total 15 countries participated in this event.

Medals

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 India55212
2 Sri Lanka1124
3 Maldives0022
Totals (3 entries)66618

Nations

  1.  United Kingdom (7) (Host)
  2.  United States (8)
  3.  Canada (4)
  4.   Switzerland (4)
  5.  Germany (7)
  6.  France (8)
  7.  Italy (4)
  8.  Poland (6)
  9.  South Korea (4)
  10.  India (8)
  11.  Sri Lanka (8)
  12.  Maldives (8)
  13.  Pakistan (4)
  14.  Malaysia (8)
  15.  Czech Republic (4)

Results

[5]

Men's Singles

Main article: 2016 Carrom World Championship- Men's Singles

First Place: Prashant More  India

Second Place: Riyaz Akbarali  India

Third Place: Yogesh Pardesi  India

Fourth Place: R.M. Shankara - India

Fifth PLACE : D.N. Fernando - Sri Lanka

Sixth Place : Louis Fernandes - Canada

Seventh Place : Chamil Cooray - Sri Lanka

Eighth Place : Sandeep Deoroukar - India

Men's Doubles

Main article: 2016 Carrom World Championship- Men's Doubles

First Place: Sandeep Deorukhkar / Riyaz Akbar India

Second Place: R. M. Shankara / S.P. Aravinthan

Men's Team

Main article: 2016 Carrom World Championship- Men's Team

First Place:  Sri Lanka

Second Place:  India

Third Place:  Maldives

Women's Singles

Main article: 2016 Carrom World Championship- Women's Singles

First Place: S. Appoorwa  India

Second Place: Parimala Devi  India

Third Place: Rashmi Kumari  India

Women's Doubles

Main article: 2016 Carrom World Championship- Women's Doubles

First Place: Kajol Kumari and S. Appoorwa  India

Second Place Parimala Devi and Tuba Sheher

Women's Team

Main article: 2016 Carrom World Championship- Women's Team

First Place:  India

Second Place:  Sri Lanka

Third Place:  Maldives

Swiss League

Main article: 2016 Carrom World Championship- Swiss League

References

  1. ^ "Birmingham to host World championship". The Hindu. 2016-06-06. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
  2. ^ "Registration | 7th Carrom World Championship". worldchampionship.ukcarromfed.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-12. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
  3. ^ "Registered Players | 7th Carrom World Championship". worldchampionship.ukcarromfed.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-12. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
  4. ^ "Registered Players | 7th Carrom World Championship". worldchampionship.ukcarromfed.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-12. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
  5. ^ "2016 Carrom World Championship- Results". UK Carrom Federation. UK Carrom Federation. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
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