24th 56 International Tournament in New Jersey, USA
September 29, 30 & October 1, 2023
On behalf of 56 International, we are pleased to welcome you all to the event of your dreams 56 International. More than a game or tournament, this is a “Friends Get Together ". Your support, cooperation, mutual respects and understanding is the success of this event. 56 International started in 1999 at Detroit with the support of friends from Detroit, Chicago, Canada, and Indiana. Now players from New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Houston, Dallas, Florida, St. Louis, Washington DC, Boston, Virginia, Maryland, Atlanta, North Carolina, California, Dubai, Germany and Kuwait are participating in the tournament. First year we started with sixteen teams and now more than 70+ teams.
Cities 56 International Tournament Played
Detroit - 1999 -2002- 2006 - 2016 Chicago -2000 - 2001 - 2003 - 2007- 2015 - 2021
Houston - 2004 -2010 Dallas - 2005 -2014
New Jersey - 2008- 2017 Philadelphia - 2009 - 2018
Florida - 2011, 2022 New York - 2012
Canada-Toronto - 2013 Washington DC - 2019
This is one of a group of South Asian trick-taking games in which the Jack and the Nine are the highest cards in every suit. It is almost certain that they are related to the European family of Jass games, which originated in the Netherlands. 56 (Ambathiyaaru) is popular in the southern province of Kerala, India. It is an expanded form of the simpler game 28, played with a double pack.
56 International National Committee
National Co-ordinators
Mr. Mathew Cheruvil - Chairperson, (586) 206-6164, Detroit
Mr. Sam J Mathew (416) 893-5862, Canada
Mr. Rajan Mathew (469) 855-2733, Dallas
Mr. Kurian Nellamattam (630) 664-9405, Chicago
Mr. Nithin Eapen (203) 298-8096, Connecticut
National IT Co-ordinators
Mr. Binoy Shankarath (703) 981-1268, Washington DC
Mr. Alwin Shikkore (630) 274-5423, Chicago
New Jersey 2023 Tournament Co-Ordinators
Mr. John Elenjickal - Chairman - (917) 902-5810
Mr. Johnson Philip - Event Manager - (732) 822-8722
Mr. Bobby Varghese - Co-Chairman - (201) 927-2254
Mr. Biju Chakkupurakkal - Co-Chairman - (732) 762-3622
Game Venue:
Tagore Hall
269 Cedar Groove Lane
Somerset, NJ - 08873
Hotel Reservation:
Comfort Inn & Suites
255 Davidson Avenue
Somerset, NJ - 08873
Check-In: 3:00 P.M. EST Check-Out: 12:00 P.M. EST
Toll Free Central Reservations (US & Canada Only)
Hotel Direct Reservation Number: (848) 310-1334
Please click here > Comfort Inn & Suites to book online or directly call the Hotel at (848) 310-1334. For Room Reservation use reservation code: 56 International Card Game
Discounted room rate is from $129.00 + tax. Please make the reservation before September 21, 2023 to get the discounted rate.
Shuttle service will be arranged from the Hotel Comfort Inn & Suites to the game venue.
Nearest Airports:
Newark Liberty International (EWR) which is 45 minutes away from Hotel Liyo Inn
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) - 45 minutes
JFK International Airport (JFK) - 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hour
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hour
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hour
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) - 30 minutes to 1 hour
Tagore Hall
269 Cedar Groove Lane
Somerset, NJ - 08873
Hotel Reservation:
Comfort Inn & Suites
255 Davidson Avenue
Somerset, NJ - 08873
Check-In: 3:00 P.M. EST Check-Out: 12:00 P.M. EST
Toll Free Central Reservations (US & Canada Only)
Hotel Direct Reservation Number: (848) 310-1334
Please click here > Comfort Inn & Suites to book online or directly call the Hotel at (848) 310-1334. For Room Reservation use reservation code: 56 International Card Game
Discounted room rate is from $129.00 + tax. Please make the reservation before September 21, 2023 to get the discounted rate.
Shuttle service will be arranged from the Hotel Comfort Inn & Suites to the game venue.
Nearest Airports:
Newark Liberty International (EWR) which is 45 minutes away from Hotel Liyo Inn
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) - 45 minutes
JFK International Airport (JFK) - 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hour
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hour
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hour
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) - 30 minutes to 1 hour
Game Control Commission
Mr. George Vannilam, (248) 921-9941, Detroit
Mr. Kurian Thottichira, (773) 860-7968, Chicago
Mr. Sunil Ninan, (519) 816-2407, Canada
Rules Co-ordinators
Mr. Mathew Cheruvil, (586) 206-6164, Detroit
Mr. Sabu Skariah, (267) 980-7923, Philadelphia
Mr. Joseph Mullappallil, (773) 908-8296, Chicago
Committee Members
Mr. Sabu Skariah, (267) 980-7923, Philadelphia
Mr. Joy Thattarkunnel, (845) 796-6279, Philadelphia
Mr. Jasmin Jose, (410) 402-0634, Maryland
Mr. Arun Surendranath, (703) 439-0659, Washington DC
Mr. Hari Nair, (804) 839-3513, Virginia
Mr. Thomas John, (919) 454-6670, North Carolina
Mr. Scaria Thachet, (214) 497-1850, Dallas
Mr. Shibu James, (469) 774-3339, Dallas
Mr. Binoy Thathamkulam, (804) 200-9511, Houston
Mr. Sajan Korath, (813) 992-1216, Florida
Mr. Syriac Vettuparappuram, (813) 765-1030, Florida
Mr. Geevarughese Mathai, (905) 230-8941, Canada
Mr. Thomas Kurian, (905) 929-0361, Canada
Mr. Robert Mathew, (647) 273-1698, Canada
Mr. Babu Kollappalli, (647) 554-7966, Canada
Mr. George Vannilam, (248) 921-9941, Detroit
Mr. Jose Philip, (248) 767-9952, Detroit
Mr. Jose Abraham, (248) 802-8952, Detroit
Mr. Sunil Ninan, (734) 272-5264, Detroit
Mr. Madhu Kutty (203) 559-6627, Boston
Mr. Tomy Thomas, (347) 537-8200, New York
Mr. Shaji Thomas, (718) 490-5698, New York
Mr. Joseph Chamakkala (73) 861-5052, New Jersey
Mr. Sunny Valiplackal, (908) 966-3701, New Jersey
Mr. Ajay Prasad (435) 881-5050, Boston
Mr. Jomon Thodukayil, (312) 719-3517, Chicago
Mr. Simon Chakkalapadavil, (847) 322-0641, Chicago
Mr. Joseph Mullappallil, (773) 908-8296, Chicago
Mr. Joseph Allappat, (630) 258-7000, Chicago
Mr. Jiby Kollappalli, (708) 253-9293, Chicago
Mr. Benny George, (224) 600-8780, Chicago
Mr. David Mohan, (913) 402-7616, Kansas
Mr. Bejoy Kurian, (314) 556-4986, St. Louis
Mr. Eldho John, (314) 324-1051, St. Louis
Mr. Bijoy, (408) 426-9910, California
Mr. Simon Philip, +971506347421, Middle East
Mr. Jimmy Kollappalli, (224) 413-6389, Germany
23rd 56 International Tournament - Florida, 2022
2022 Champions: Siby Kathalimattom, Pradeep Thomas, Baby Puthuseril - Chicago
1st Runner Up: Mathachan Thottikunnel, Lalu Thachett, Thomaskutty Madathiparambil - LA
2nd Runner Up: Alex Kochupura, Sunny Mundaplakil, Joy Mathew - Chicago
3rd Runner Up: Joseph Mullappallil, Timmy Kalayil, Cyriac Vettuparapuram - Chicago
MVP: Baby Puthuseril - Tampa
1st Runner Up: Mathachan Thottikunnel, Lalu Thachett, Thomaskutty Madathiparambil - LA
2nd Runner Up: Alex Kochupura, Sunny Mundaplakil, Joy Mathew - Chicago
3rd Runner Up: Joseph Mullappallil, Timmy Kalayil, Cyriac Vettuparapuram - Chicago
MVP: Baby Puthuseril - Tampa
22nd 56 International Tournament - Chicago, 2021
2021 Champions: Joy Mathew Kochuparambil, Sunny Mundaplackil, Joseph Alappattu - Chicago
2021 Runner Up: Timmy Kalayil, Justin Gregory, Joseph Mullappallil - Chicago
2021 2nd Runner Up: Jimmy Kollappallil, Binoy, Babu Kollappallil - Canada
2021 3rd Runner Up: Joy Thattarkunnel, Jose Varkey, Bino Kallumkal - Philadelphia
2021 Most Valuable Player (MVP) - Joseph Alappattu, Chicago
Race for Fun Winners: Jose Philip, Jose Abraham, Sunil Mathew - Detroit
Race for Fun Runner Up: Tiji Chacko, Saji Perummilathil, Binoy Thathamkulam - Houston
20th 56 International Tournament - Washington DC, 2019
2019 Champions: Simon George, Tomy Thomas, Shaji Thomas, New York
2019 Runner Up: Kunjumon Illikattil, Thomas Aickareth, Saji Chacko , Huston
2019 1st Runner Up: Jose Philip, Sunil (Ninan) Mathew, Jose Abraham, Detroit
2019 2nd Runner Up: Robert Mathew, James Thannickal, Joseph Joseph, Canada
Race for Fun Winners: Appachen, George Vannilam, Mathew Cheruvil, Detroit
Race for Fun Winners: Viju, Niyas, Biju
21st 56 International Tournament in Washington DC 2019
20th 56 International Tournament in Philadelphia 2018
19th 56 International Tournament in New Jersey 2017
18th 56 International Tournament in Detroit 2016
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