Capt. PVK Mohan
elected as IBSF President
Happy moments for
Indian cuesports fraternity that Indian Federation's President,
Capt. PVK Mohan has now got elected as President of International
Billiards & Snooker Federation.
Last night in the AGM of IBSF, Capt PVK Mohan defeated the sitting
President, Jim Leacy of Ireland by 7 votes. (28-For; 21-Against).
Capt. Mohan is the second Indian and the third Asian to become the IBSF President.
The first Indian was R.K. Vissanji, who was from Maharashtra
Association in India.
Delighted Capt. Mohan expressed his feelings and spoke about his
plans.
"Yeah, it is a great honor not only for me but
for the country that I was given that very important post. I want to
do my best for the cue sports in my two-year term. Before it ends, I
hope to achieve many important task."
"My priority is to spread the game in Africa and Oceania regions.
Right now, Asia, Europe and America are doing well. But African
nations are lagging behind. I would try to uplift the game there and
so too in Oceania. West Asia and Middle East Asia has shown
tremendous interest and we must make sure that the game is kept
going progressively"
"I want to have an Asian Tour from next year onwards on the lines of
the European Tour. Another very important task for me is to bring
cue sports back into the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games. Of
course, the next target will be the Olympics. I am hopeful of having
cue sports in Indonesia in 2018. The hosts can have two disciplines
of their choice. A delegation will go to Indonesia and explore that
possibility,"
"There were many suggestions at the AGM last night. Russia wants an
under-18 tournament. China wants tournament using table which is 8ft
length. Some made a proposal for cue sports with special tables for
the handicapped. Everything will be done to promote the game around
the world,"
"I must say that I have a huge responsibility and I hope to satisfy
everyone with honest work. Exciting times are in store for cues
sports,"
Last night
elections were also held for other posts in IBSF where Maxime Cassis
of France got elected as Vice President; Mohammed El Kammah of Egypt
re-elected as General Secretary and Michael Alkhoury of Syria
remained unopposed for Treasurer.
Other board members are Oceania Region President, Barrie Jones; and
Asia Region President, Mubarak Al Khayarin.
Bengaluru
:: 27 October
2014
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