I thought I would post this recent interview (from Molina Mike) with the WPA about the various topics we all complain about here:
Of note to my complaints, is that the WPA was 100% against banning Russian players but was forced to follow the WCBS, who made the decision without any discussion with the pool world. Apparently the WCBS was worried they would be kicked out of the World Games / IOC, but of course that didn't happen to any other sport (pool is the only IOC sport with a total ban on Russian players in professional events).
The interview also mentions that the WPA might move away from maintaining an official calendar because it can longer prevent conflicts.
Of note to my complaints, is that the WPA was 100% against banning Russian players but was forced to follow the WCBS, who made the decision without any discussion with the pool world. Apparently the WCBS was worried they would be kicked out of the World Games / IOC, but of course that didn't happen to any other sport (pool is the only IOC sport with a total ban on Russian players in professional events).
The interview also mentions that the WPA might move away from maintaining an official calendar because it can longer prevent conflicts.