Dhanbad and Jamshedpur apart, special athletes from other districts in Jharkhand can also enjoy the popular game of Cornhole Baggo.
The Special Olympics Jharkhand (SOJ) on Friday introduced the game to its affiliated district units with virtual demonstration via webinar at a simple function attended by coaches and volunteers at JRD Tata Sports Complex.
The SOJ has already introduced the game in Jamshedpur and Dhanbad in February and March, respectively.
"We feel happy to introduce the game in other districts of Jharkhand as well. The game should be enjoyed by the entire special fraternity of the state," said SOJ assistant area director Satbir Singh Sahota.
According to him, Special Olympics Bharat (SOB) has given approval to provide boards (for Cornhole Baggo) to Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Dhanbad and Ramgarh and the boards have already been provided to Jamshedpur and Dhanbad.
The SOJ was supposed to physically introduce the game in Ranchi and Ramgarh this month but postponed it due to the rising Covid cases.
The SOJ assistant area director said they would send the specification of the Cornhole Baggo to the rest of their affiliated district units so that they can make the same and start playing the game.
The state chapter of Special Olympics has plans to include Cornhole Baggo as one of the events of the State Games.
"The State Games would be organised once the Covid-related situation improves. We have definite plans to include Cornhole Baggo as one of the disciplines," Sahota, who had some months ago attended a webinar on Cornhole Baggo conducted by SOB, added.
In Cornhole Baggo, which is highly popular in Europe, United States and Canada, specials throw 6 inches x 6 inches bags full of corn into a 6 inch hole on a 4 ft x 2 ft board. Participants with lower ability are required to throw the bag from a distance of 3 m, middle ability from 4 m and higher ability from 5 m. Each bag, which are of red and green colours and filled with corns, weigh 454 grams.
The board is placed in an inclined position and the game is spread over three sets. Each set has two points and participants putting the bag into the hole maximum time emerges as winners. It is an interesting game and is somewhat similar to bocce.
