The IBSF AGM
elected four positions for next term;
Capt. Mohan elected Unopposed for the second term
The AGM of
International Billiards & Snooker Federation took place last night
at Sofia Princess Hotel here in Sofia, Bulgaria where elections been
conducted for the positions of President, General Secretary and
Treasurer. There was no opposition for the position of Vice
President hence Capt. PVK Mohan (President, BSFI) has been elected
unopposed for the second term.
For other positions, the contests were
between following candidates:
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For President: Mr. Pascal Guillaume /
Mr. Jim Leacy
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For General Secretary: Mr. Mohammed
Kammah / Mr. Maxime Cassis
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For Treasurer: Mr. Ray Habgood / Mr.
Michael Alkhoury
First there was voting for the position
of President where Jim Leacy of Ireland was elected as the new
President of IBSF. He won the election by the margin of 2 votes.
For the position of General Secretary,
Mohammed Kammah from Egypt managed to secure his position and was
re-elected for another term by a margin of a single vote.
At last for the position of Treasurer,
Michael Alkhoury of Syria won the election by a single vote.
Brief Profiles:
Jim Leacy replaced Mr. Pascal Guillaume
of France who held the position since 2004. Jim is based in Ireland
and has hosted World Billiards championship and two World Under-21
Snooker championships in Ireland in the last 4 years. He has many
plans for the development of this game in different regions and will
start working on that. Delighted with the win, Jim thanked all for
extending their support and assured his 100% devotion for the
betterment of the game.
Capt. PVK Mohan is currently President
of Billiards and Snooker Federation of India and in the last 6 years
India has hosted a World Championship almost every year in any of
the discipline. He is also the Vice President of ACBS (Asian
Confederation of Billiards Sports) and lots of activities related to
Asian championships also took place in India. His efforts have
turned India into a cuesports hub and India’s representation in the
global platform increased at a great level.
Mohammed Kammah is President of African
Billiards & Snooker Federation and also the President of Egyptian
Federation of Billiards Sports. Apart from his role in the IBSF, he
always remains active in promotion of this sport in his region.
Michael Alkhoury who elected for the
post of Treasurer is the President of Syrian Billiards Sports &
Bowling Federation. He was the man behind successful hosting of
World Snooker championship in Damascus, Syria in the year 2010.
The regional representation of four
Board Members continues by Maxime Cassis of France, Hani Khouri of
Jordan, Barrie Jones from Australia and Rahen Ghurburrun from
Mauritius.
Sofia,
Bulgaria :: 30
November 2012
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