World Sport for All Welcomes WCBS as a New Committee Member

FISpT – International Sport For All Federation, operating globally as World Sport for All, is pleased to announce the acceptance of the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS), representing Billiards Sports, in the membership category COMMITTEE MEMBER (SPORT). Grieta Steenkamp will serve as the WCBS representative to FISpT.

Founded in 1992 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee since 1998, WCBS is the world governing body for the Billiards Sports of Carom, Pool and Snooker. It unites these sports internationally through its member federations: the Union Mondiale de Billard (UMB), the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), and the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF), which also governs English Billiards.

WCBS works with its member federations to promote Billiards Sports worldwide and strengthen their representation in international multi-sport events, including The World Games. Each member federation retains autonomy in the administration and development of its respective disciplines

Billiards Sports combine precision, concentration and strategic thinking with opportunities for social connection and lifelong participation. Played recreationally and competitively around the world, they offer scope to engage people of different ages and backgrounds, from newcomers in local clubs to athletes on the international stage.

Through its membership, WCBS will seek opportunities to work with FISpT and its wider network to encourage participation, share experience and promote inclusive sporting environments. This complements WCBS’s commitment to the development of Billiards Sports, particularly among young people, and to fair play, equality and athlete welfare.

“We are delighted to welcome WCBS into the World Sport for All family,” said Marco Tomasini, CEO of FISpT. “Billiards is a discipline that unites people of all ages and backgrounds, transcending cultural and geographic boundaries. Its global community aligns perfectly with our vision of sport without barriers, where every individual has the opportunity to participate, compete, and thrive. This partnership will help us advance inclusive participation, share best practices, and create new opportunities for collaboration across both our networks.”

“Billiards Sports have so much to offer people at every level, whether they are picking up a cue for the first time or competing internationally,” said Grieta Steenkamp, WCBS representative to FISpT. “This membership reflects our commitment to making our sports more accessible and encouraging wider participation. We look forward to the opportunity to work with FISpT and its members to introduce more people to Billiards Sports and support their continued involvement.”

The membership reflects a shared interest in making participation in sport more welcoming and accessible, and in building stronger connections between Billiards Sports and the Sport for All movement.