Asia
Pickleball Has a Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About. Malaysia Is Fixing It.
Malaysia is addressing pickleball’s biggest constraint — court access — with a RM1 million infrastructure fund aimed at…
global pickleball growth
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Asia
PPA Australia’s Depth Problem and Louis Laville’s Return Hint at Pickleball’s Next Phase
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson examine shallow draws at PPA Australia, the pressures shaping player participation, and why…
Africa
Pickleball in Rwanda: Built Person by Person, Room by Room
Pickleball in Rwanda is growing through schools, community networks, and health initiatives, driven by people rather than systems.
Global Development
Brazil Isn’t Waiting — It’s Building Its Own Pickleball System
The PicklePlay Alliance is helping turn Brazilian pickleball into a structured system, blending competition, community, and long-term development.
Asia
Hanoi Is Not Failing. It Is Doing What Every Pickleball Boom Eventually Must
Hanoi’s pickleball slowdown is not a failure of the sport. It is the first clear sign that hype…
April 2026
Around the World: The Signals Shaping the Global Game
Pickleball is no longer expanding in one direction. Different regions are building the sport in different ways, creating…
News
India is building a pipeline to the PPA, and it could change where pickleball’s power sits
Aditya Ruhela’s move to the PPA Tour is not just another player breakthrough. It is the clearest sign…
News
When the Courts Disappeared, Pickleball Built New Ones in 14 Weeks
Heavy rain should have stopped the Caribbean Pickleball Championships. Instead, Bermuda shifted the event indoors and retained its…
News
Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns Lead American Shift as Asian Tour Becomes Essential
Top American players are committing to PPA Tour Asia, marking a turning point in pickleball’s transition from domestic…
News
Caribbean Championship Signals Bermuda Rise as Government Backing and Gonsalves’ Gold Define Breakout Moment
Bermuda’s government-backed championship marks a turning point for Caribbean pickleball, with regional expansion and standout performances signalling real…