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| Sport | Pool |
|---|---|
| Category | Cue sports |
| Jurisdiction | Worldwide |
| Abbreviation | WPA |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Affiliation | World Confederation of Billiards Sports |
| Headquarters | Gauteng, South Africa |
| President | Ishaun Singh |
| Official website | |
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The World Pool Association (WPA) is the international governing body for pool (pocket billiards). It was formed in 1987, and was initially headed by a provisional board of directors consisting of representatives from Australia, Americas, Africa, and Europe. As of 2023, the WPA president is Ishaun Singh of South Africa. It is an associate of the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS), the international umbrella organization that encompasses the major cue sports. WPA is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.