Tuesday, 16 September 2014

The Inspirational Story Of Raja Subramanian, India's Shot At Winning The World Billiards Championship

The world’s 31st best billiards champ has a twin handicap, but that’s not stopping him from competing.


Meet Venkateswaran Subramanian a.k.a. Raja, the world's 31st ranked billiards champion.


Meet Venkateswaran Subramanian a.k.a. Raja, the world's 31st ranked billiards champion.


Raja Subramanian / Via ketto.org


Raja has a polio afflicted right leg and no sight in his right eye, but those hurdles haven’t stopped him from dreaming big.


Raja has a polio afflicted right leg and no sight in his right eye, but those hurdles haven’t stopped him from dreaming big.


Raja Subramanian


Despite the twin handicaps, Raja excels in the sport. He has represented India in two World Championships, and an Australian open.


Despite the twin handicaps, Raja excels in the sport. He has represented India in two World Championships, and an Australian open.


Raja Subramanian


In order to compete in the 2014 World Billiards Championship in October, Raja needs funds to cover his entrance fees, visa, travel, and accommodation. A Ketto campaign has been started to help him meet his goal.


In order to compete in the 2014 World Billiards Championship in October, Raja needs funds to cover his entrance fees, visa, travel, and accommodation. A Ketto campaign has been started to help him meet his goal.




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