Sydney, NSW, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The World Pool Association (WPA), the international governing body for Pool, has announced record-breaking global growth across the sport, underlining the continued expansion and unification of Pool worldwide. One Future One World One Cue Global Vision In 2025, WPA-sanctioned competition reached unprecedented levels, with 2,142 athletes competing across 76 international events, generating 4,203 total entries and representing 128 countries across all continents. This marks one of the most significant periods of growth in the history of Pool. This expansion reflects the strength of the WPA's global structure, which governs regulation, sanctioning, and standardisation across the sport. Competition is conducted under unified World Standard Rules, enabling athletes from all regions to compete within a single, consistent global system. WPA President Ishaun Singh commented: "The global growth of Pool continues to accelerate. These results reflect the collective efforts of our federations, athletes, and partners, and the strength of a unified system that provides structure, integrity, and opportunity across all regions." The 2025 season also demonstrated broad geographic participation, with strong representation across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. This global footprint reinforces the WPA's long-term commitment to bringing all disciplines and regions of Pool together within one structured framework. In parallel, the ... Full story available on Benzinga.com
World Pool Association Reports Record Global Growth Across 128 Nations
