"The game is carrom, a centuries-old board game that originated in south Asia and is described as playing pool with your fingers and compared to draughts."
"Behind its resurgence in the UK is Abdus Khan, 31, the founder of Karrom, a community built around the game that has now grown to about 12,000 people in the UK."
"For this night alone, 800 people tried to buy tickets, but only 44 managed to secure a place."
"A recent superleague tournament held at Boxpark Wembley drew 600 people, including players and spectators, in what Khan hopes will be the start of a recurring circuit."
Carrom, a centuries-old board game from South Asia, is gaining popularity in the UK, creating a vibrant community. The game involves flicking a striker to pocket counters, similar to pool. Abdus Khan, founder of Karrom, has seen the community grow to about 12,000 members. Events are in high demand, with 800 ticket requests for a recent game night, though only 44 could attend. A superleague tournament at Boxpark Wembley attracted 600 participants, indicating a promising future for carrom in the UK.
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