Irshad Ahmed Ansari

Irshad Ahmed Ansari is an Indian carrom player.[1]

For Nepalese cricketer, see Irshad Ahamad.

Irshad Ahmed Ansari
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Sport
Country India
Sportcarrom
Medal record
Representing  India
Men's carrom
Carrom Mini World Cup
Gold medal – first place2019 Punesingles
Gold medal – first place2019 Puneteam

Career

Ansari won his first world title in men's singles after defeating fellow Indian Prashant More in the men's singles final of the 8th Carrom ICF Cup 2019.[2] He lost the first set without a fight in the final 3-25 before coming back strongly to defeat More 25-14 and 25-24 in the next two sets.[3] He was also a key member of the Indian team which won the world title in the men's tournament after defeating Sri Lanka in the final of the 2019 Carrom Mini World Cup.[4][5][6]

In June 2020, he became an auto-rickshaw driver in order to cope up with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Few carrom players such as Prashant More offered him financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

References
  1. Srinivasan, Kamesh (8 January 2021). "Carrom challenge". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. "International Carrom Federation cup: More, Pasha score easy wins". the hindhustani times. 13 August 2021.
  3. "Carrom Champ Irshad Ahmed Ansari now struggles to make ends meet". www.mid-day.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  4. "World champion Prashant More leads Indian charge". The Free Press Journal. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  5. "ICF Cup in Pune". The Hindu. 23 November 2019.
  6. "ICF: Indian women, men win team championships". Hindustan Times. 8 December 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  7. "He won Intl. Carrom Federation Cup In 2019, Now As An Auto Driver He's Struggling To Survive". IndiaTimes. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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