Africa
Uganda Open Adds a Link to East Africa’s Pickleball Circuit
The fourth Uganda Open in Kampala drew players from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Germany, as East Africa’s events…
Kenya
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World Cup 2026
Pickleball World Cup Knockouts: Can Anyone Stop Vietnam?
Vietnam won all three Open group ties 6-0 in Da Nang. Why the six-match team format makes depth…
World Cup 2026
Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang: 81 Countries
The 2026 Pickleball World Cup brings 81 countries and territories to Da Nang. Why depth, selection and rivalry…
Culture
Lee Whitwell – The Unlikely Diplomat
WORLD — OPINION Key Takeaways This story reflects a key shift defining the maturity and expansion of the…
Culture
Africa Round-up: Four Stories Showing How Pickleball Is Taking Root
AFRICA RISING Key Takeaways This story reflects a key shift defining the maturity and expansion of the global…
June 2026
Daniel Moore: US Champion Turned Japan Pioneer
Daniel Moore won a US national title alongside his father in 2014, then returned to Japan, where he…
June 2026
The Tanzania Open Has Outgrown Itself — And That Is the Whole Point
The fourth edition of the Tanzania Open drew 250+ players across 13 categories, with international competitors arriving from…
Equipment
Planting the Game: How Pickleball Is Taking Root Across Africa
Pickleball is spreading across Africa through individual ambassadors and grassroots community building, creating a sustainable growth model for…
Culture
58 paddles across East Africa, PaddleLift reaches Madagascar, and CAP’s grassroots surge
Susan Swern carried 58 paddles across East Africa to seed new pickleball communities, with the final shipment reaching…
Culture
Dar es Salaam’s breakthrough, Kenya’s home advantage, and Tanzania’s revenge mission
After a landmark regional championship in Dar es Salaam, Kenya and Tanzania meet again in Nairobi for a…