1963 World Amateur Snooker Championship

The 1963 World Amateur Snooker Championship was the first edition of the championship that later became known as the IBSF World Snooker Championship. It was played from 27 December 1963 to 4 January 1964 at the Great Eastern Hotel in Calcutta, India, as a round-robin. Five players participated. Gary Owen won all four of his matches and took the title, with Frank Harris finishing in second place. Owen compiled the highest break of the event, 71.

World Amateur Snooker Championship
Tournament information
CityCalcutta
CountryIndia
OrganisationBilliards Association and Control Club
FormatRound-robin
Highest break Gary Owen (WAL) 71
Final
Champion Gary Owen (WAL)
Runner-up Frank Harris (AUS)
1966
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