1980 World Amateur Snooker Championship information
1980 World Amateur Snooker Championship
Tournament information
Dates
26 October – 9 November 1980 (1980-10-26 – 1980-11-09)
Venue
Albert Hall
City
Launceston, Tasmania
Country
Australia
Organisation
Billiards and Snooker Control Council, International Billiards and Snooker Federation
Format
Round-robin and knockout
Highest break
Eugene Hughes (IRE), 127
Final
Champion
Jimmy White (ENG)
Runner-up
Ron Atkins (AUS)
Score
11–2
← 1978
1982 →
Snooker tournament
The 1980 World Amateur Snooker Championship was the ninth edition of the tournament also known as the IBSF World Snooker Championship. The 1980 tournament was played in Launceston, Tasmania from 26 October to 9 November 1980. Jimmy White defeated Ron Atkins 11–2 in the final to win the title.
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Eugene Hughes (IRE), 127
Jimmy White (ENG)
Ron Atkins (AUS)