Maharashtra Carrom Association (MCA)

The Maharashtra Carrom Association is the state governing body for carrom in Maharashtra, responsible for developing, administering and promoting the game across the state. Its stated focus is to nurture players from the grassroots through to elite level for national representation. The association organises state championships across age groups from cadet and sub-junior to senior and veteran, runs state ranking tournaments, certifies umpires through state examinations and maintains the Laws of Carrom for competition in the state. It works through a network of affiliated district carrom associations. Affiliated to the All India Carrom Federation and recognised by the state Olympic and sports bodies, the association has a long record of producing national champions and international players, and selects and supports the Maharashtra team for national championships.