Dilli Clinch Playoffs, Huynh Wins Slam, IPA Ruling Confirmed
Good morning, pickleballers! How are we halfway through the week again? Today should be the launch of February’s…
UPA Asia Trailblazer Season 2: Building the Pathway from Grassroots to Pro
BY MARC CHUA, ASIA CORRESPONDENT In Ho Chi Minh City, the sound of paddles meeting ball isn’t just…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…