Vashi: Over 550 players, including many of international repute from across Maharashtra, will take part in the 59th Senior State Carrom Championship 2025-26.

To be held between May 10th to 13th, the event is organised by Navi Mumbai Sports Association. Competition will be held in Men's and Women's Singles Open categories in addition to Men's and Women's Singles Veteran’s categories. Competition will also be held to decide the best Men’s and Women’s team for the coveted Inter District Championship title 

Speaking to Newsband Vijay R Patil, Hon Secretary of NMSA said, "The Senior State Carrom Championship 2025-26 under the aegis of Maharashtra Carrom Association will be played for the first time in Navi Mumbai."

Sagar P Waghmare (Pune) and Mohd. Ghufran (Mumbai), winner of the recently concluded Maharashtra State Ranking Carrom Tournament (MSRCT) 2025-26 are the top two seeds in the Men’s Open Singles category among 304 participants Zaid Farooquee (Thane) winner of Maharashtra Open Carrom Challenger's Trophy 2023-24, Pankaj Pawar (Thane) losing finalist of MSRCT 2025-26 are among the top contenders for the coveted title.