Leacy Elected as President of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation

Jim Leacy from the Republic of Ireland was elected as President of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) at the Annual General Meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Delegates from 50 of the 86 member countries attended the AGM during the IBSF World Snooker Championships.

This is a fantastic honour for the Irish game as Jim is the current chairman of (RIBSA) the 'Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association' and chairman of (EBSA) 'European Billiards and Snooker Association' and he now leads the world amateur governing body.

Jim won the vote beating outgoing President Pascal Guillaume from France by 26 votes to 24. It is very unique to have an Irishman president of the world amateur game, the European game and the national body.

Jim Leacy said "I am thrilled as it is a huge honour for my family and me and the Irish association. I am really looking forward to the challenges ahead. One of my main objectives is to work with the 'World Confederation of Billiard Sports (WCBS) and we will meet in London on the 15th of December to try and move the three associations of Snooker, Pool and Carom