Facts about Carrom
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Powder, typically boric acid powder, is sprinkled on a carrom board to reduce friction and allow smooth movement of the striker and carrom men.
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Each carrom set contains 19 playing pieces: nine black carrom men, nine white carrom men, and one red queen.
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In carrom, the playing board is a square surface typically measuring 74 centimeters on each side, with a smooth playing field and netted corner pockets.
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Striking the queen in carrom requires the player to pocket a carrom man immediately afterward as a cover, or the queen is returned to the board.
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The International Carrom Federation, founded in 1988, governs the sport and organizes world championship competitions.
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A popular board game across South Asia, carrom is played by flicking a striker to pocket lighter discs called carrom men into corner pockets.