Lifetime Achievement Award

It gives me great pleasure in conveying to the carrom world that the Tamil Nadu Olympic Association has honored Mr. B. Bangaru Babu with an award titled - "Founder of Carrom and a Great Sports Administrator". This is in recognition of his services to the game of carrom since its inception and the Olympic movement, at a pleasant function held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on 9th September 2015.

The award was presented by Dr. N. Ramachandran, President of the Indian Olympic Association with a momento and cash award. Also present was Dr. K. Murugan, General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Olympic Association, Mr. W. J. Dawaram, I.P.S, ex-D.I.G of Police, Tamil Nadu & President, Tamil Nadu Olympic Association and Dr. Isari Ganesan, Vice President, Tamil Nadu Olympic Association.

Mr. Babu is:

• Founder, International Carrom Federation
• Founder, Asian Carrom Confederation
• Founding-Member, All-India Carrom Federation
• Executive President, Tamil Nadu Carrom Association
• President, Chennai District Carrom Association

I've personally known Babu Saar (respectfully called) since late 90s and he's known to be a person who organizes or is involved in competitions relentlessly and only wants the best for carrom. Without him carrom would not have reached international success as more and more European countries are registering associations and federations to be part of European Carrom Confederation (ECC) and International Carrom Federation (ICF). Fruits of his labor of love can be seen in the major international championships.

SSCH WISHES YOU GOOD HEALTH AND LONG LIFE BABU SAAR!