1st November
The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) extends its congratulations to Mr Mubarak Al Khayarin on his unanimous election as President of the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) for a four-year term, following the WCBS General Assembly held on 30 October 2026 in Doha, Qatar.
The WPA also congratulates Ms Fernanda Rivera on taking on the role of Vice President and Ms Grieta Steenkamp on her election as Secretary General of WCBS. Mr Ishaun Singh will continue to serve on the WCBS Board as a Board Member.
The pursuit of Olympic recognition remains a shared ambition for the global billiards community. The WPA looks forward to contributing to WCBS’s continued efforts to expand the sport’s opportunities within the Olympic Movement and at major international multi-sport events.
The WPA wishes President Mubarak Al Khayarin, Vice Presidents Mr Farouk El Barki and Ms Fernanda Rivera, Secretary General Ms Grieta Steenkamp, Board Members Ms Diane Wild and Mr Ishaun Singh, Anti-Doping Director Mr James Leacy, Media Director Mr Fernando Requena, and Sports Director Mr Michael Al-Khoury every success in their respective responsibilities.
The WPA looks forward to working alongside the WCBS leadership and the wider international billiards community towards a stronger, more connected and globally recognised future for the sport.
World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA)
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