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Management of Billiards in India
Management of Billiards in India is being done by several national and state associations and sports clubs.

In India, the game of Billiards is being run and managed by a large number of associations spread all over the country. The national governing body for Billiards in India is the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) and it is being assisted by many state level associations. The BSFI and all the other associations are working with the common objective of a better management of Billiards in India and for spreading the game in all parts of the country. They are also working to develop the entire condition of the game in India.

Management of Billiards in India The apex body for Billiards in India and the most integral part of management of Billiards in India, the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) started its journey in Calcutta (Kolkata) in the year 1926. M. M. Begg was one of the pioneers for establishing the BSFI. Since its inception, the BSFI has taken a lot of initiatives to improve the condition of Billiards in India. It has conducted various training programmes throughout the country, organised different tournaments at both the state and national levels for the seniors and juniors, etc. The BSFI has also roped in former great Billiards players like Michael Ferreira, Geet Sethi etc for advising it about the formation of national championships. They are advising the BSFI about how to improve the total condition of Billiards in India, as well.

Apart from the BSFI, there are also several state level Billiards associations in India that are working for the better management of Billiards in India. The state associations are mainly working to spread the game into their respective states and also to bring up new talents from the grass route level. They are also conducting various training programmes and organising several tournaments for facilitating the upbringing of the young and talented players in their states. They are assisting the BSFI in various activities, as well. Some of the major State Billiards associations in India include the Delhi Billiards & Snooker Association, the Andhra Pradesh Billiards & Snooker Association, the Bihar State Billiards Association, the Gujarat State Billiards Association, the Jharkhand State Billiards & Snooker Association, the Karnataka State Billiards Association, the Kerala State Billiards Association, the Madhya Pradesh Billiards & Snooker Association, the Billiards & Snooker Association of Maharashtra, the Punjab Billiards & Snooker Association, the Tamil Nadu Billiards & Snooker Association, the Tripura Billiards & Snooker Association, the Uttar Pradesh Billiards & Snooker Association, etc.

There are several Billiards clubs in India that are working with the same objective as the BSFI and the other state Billiards associations. The clubs are also an integral part of the management of Billiards in India and they are serving the purpose of increasing the popularity of Billiards in India. They are also providing the Billiards lovers with an opportunity to play the game. Some of the major Indian Billiards clubs include the New Delhi YMCA Sports Club, the SAI Sports Complex, Kolkata; the Karnataka State Billiards Association, etc.

(Last Updated on : 12/02/2009)
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