The WSF is today recognised by snooker’s world governing body, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, and hosts the most prestigious international amateur events in the world.

These include the WSF Championship - with the next edition due to take place from January 31 to February 11 2023 at Mounties Club in Sydney - and the WSF Junior Championships.

Each tournament provides an official pathway to the professional World Snooker Tour.

The WSF also plays a key role in promoting diversity and inclusion within the sport, with strong links to disability snooker, women’s snooker, seniors snooker and English billiards.

WSF President Jason Ferguson said: "Today represents a significant milestone in the journey of the WSF, which has become a crucial bridge between the professional World Snooker Tour and the many amateur organisations around the world.

"Five years on, the WSF continues to play a key role in the development of snooker and billiards globally, something which will continue to grow stronger with the support of our partners and those who share our vision.

“Our vision has always been to remove barriers to enter the sport and see an open sport for all, no matter of age, gender, nationality or where you are living.”

The WSF was originally a loosely formed concept involving amateur snooker and professional snooker, but it was formalised on October 5 2017, as a Swiss International Federation with a vision for strong governance and a joined-up approach for amateur snooker globally.