World Swimming Association?

Looks like some heavy hitting politics going on. What makes you say that the IOC would not recognize a new org? I realize that there are significant political forces behind all of this, but if you can shed any light... What light needs to be shed? These are organizations that have a history of moving slowly. I'm not 100% sure that's what would happen, but lets look at tennis. When the whole tennis split took place, players had to choose between the majors and making money. When it became clear that more players chose money, the majors finally caved in. But it was money driving everything. What would the new organization have to offer the swimmers, other than a lifetime ban from FINA events, which would probably include the Olympics and World Champs. And that is where the money is. If it's sponsors driving FINA, they are unlikely to switch, when the new setup will give them all the power (oh, and, by the way, money) they want. The only possibility would be for the new group to start with some pretty powerful sponsors, and that, in my opinion, is pretty iffy. And what about the open water and synchro swimmers and divers, who get zero pub outside the Olympics and WCs? Don't get me wrong; I think FINA is a crap bunch as now configured and would welcome a new way of doing things. I just think they are too entrenched after all this time.

Looks like some heavy hitting politics going on. What makes you say that the IOC would not recognize a new org? I realize that there are significant political forces behind all of this, but if you can shed any light... What light needs to be shed? These are organizations that have a history of moving slowly. I'm not 100% sure that's what would happen, but lets look at tennis. When the whole tennis split took place, players had to choose between the majors and making money. When it became clear that more players chose money, the majors finally caved in. But it was money driving everything. What would the new organization have to offer the swimmers, other than a lifetime ban from FINA events, which would probably include the Olympics and World Champs. And that is where the money is. If it's sponsors driving FINA, they are unlikely to switch, when the new setup will give them all the power (oh, and, by the way, money) they want. The only possibility would be for the new group to start with some pretty powerful sponsors, and that, in my opinion, is pretty iffy. And what about the open water and synchro swimmers and divers, who get zero pub outside the Olympics and WCs? Don't get me wrong; I think FINA is a crap bunch as now configured and would welcome a new way of doing things. I just think they are too entrenched after all this time.