February 2026
PPA Tour Asia 2026 Calendar: Key Stops, New Markets & What’s at Stake
BY MARC CHUA, ASIA CORRESPONDENT If 2026 is the year Asia’s pickleball story truly accelerates, then the PPA…
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February 2026
Japan’s Two Major Pickleball Associations Agree to Merge, Paving Way for Unified Governing Body
BY FABRIZIO LAVEZZARI, JAPAN CORRESPONDENT The Japan Pickleball Federation (PJF) and the Japan Pickleball Association (JPA) have reached…
February 2026
The Educator at the Heart of Japan’s Pickleball Movement
BY FABRIZIO LAVEZZARI, JAPAN CORRESPONDENT Japan is witnessing a quiet but powerful transformation in its sports landscape, and…
February 2026
Pakistan Rising: PPF Integrates DUPR and Delivers National Championship in Strategic February Push
BY TALOOT IRFAN, Secretariat PPF and Pakistan Correspondent February 2026 marked a pivotal turning point for the Pakistan…
February 2026
Portugal Masters: A New Era for Pickleball in Portugal
BY JACQUIE COZENS, PORTUGAL CORRESPONDENT Portugal is on the verge of a pickleball breakthrough. The Portugal Masters, a…
February 2026
How Pickleball Is Becoming a Social Model in Türkiye
By Davut Güngör and Alex Nişan Kıllıoğlu, Turkiye correspondents Equality, Participation, and Hope Equal, dignified, and active participation…
February 2026
Austria Serves Up Massive 2026 Schedule: Three Major Tournaments and a Historic International Debut
BY CHRIS BEAUMONT, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF // Photos © Racketista – The Racket Sports Magazine The first half of 2026…
February 2026
The Italian Renaissance of Pickleball: Structure, Style, and Strategy in 2026
BY CHRIS BEAUMONT, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF // IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PICKLESPOT.EU As the global pickleball phenomenon continues to mature, Italy…
February 2026
Hungary Unveils Ambitious 2026 Pickleball Roadmap: New Events, Venues, and Divisions
The Hungarian Pickleball Federation officially released its tournament schedule this January, announcing a series of major updates for…
February 2026
A New Era for Pickleball in Hungary – Building Together from Grassroots to the International Stage
BY GEZA SZABO, HUNGARY CORRESPONDENT Hungarian pickleball has reached a defining moment. What began as a fast-growing recreational…