Pickleball Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class
by Martin on August 13, 2025 at 2:44 am
Yes, pickleball has a Hall of Fame! In fact, it already has 33 inductees and counting. Among them are Joel Pritchard, the “Father of Pickleball”; Barney MacCallum, one of the sport’s co-inventors; and Jennifer Dawson, the first Triple Crown winner of the sport. On Tuesday, the Pickleball Hall of Fame added to that list …
Picklers Need to Be Mindful of Others as Singaporean Residents Complain of Pickleball Noise
by Martin on August 13, 2025 at 12:10 am
Pickleball is causing a bit of a stir in Singapore—though not exactly in the best of ways. Recently, a resident of one of the country’s many condominiums—One Fort—complained to the Member of Parliament and Marine Parade Town Council (MPTC) about what she says has been the unbearable noise of pickleball games being held at the …
IPA Announces Selection Trials for India’s Pickleball World Cup 2025 Team
by Martin on August 13, 2025 at 12:07 am
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has announced that selection trials for India’s pickleball team for the Pickleball World Cup 2025 will take place on 30–31 August 2025 in Ahmedabad. The IPA is the official governing body for pickleball in India and …
Deep-Diving into the Art and Science Behind Crafting the Perfect Pickleball
by Martin on August 12, 2025 at 5:39 am
Pickleball—once a backyard novelty—is now the world’s fastest-rising sport, captivating millions across continents and gaining unprecedented momentum in Asia’s burgeoning courts. And right in the sweet spot of this pickleball revolution are those plastic balls whose distinctive “thwack” is one of the sport’s defining features. But how exactly are these balls made? The secrets are …
MCCI, JCI Launch MICCI x JCI EMKL x Champions Pickleball Championship for Amateurs
by Martin on August 12, 2025 at 5:33 am
Admit it, you want to test your skills against others in a tournament setting. The problem is it can be a bit nerve-racking and a tad overwhelming. And, let’s face it, it can be hard to find a competition for beginners. Well, if you’re looking for one, the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry …