Opinion
Two Team USAs: Pickleball’s National Identity Problem
The Pickleball World Cup and a UPA-linked project are both building a Team USA, and no accepted international…
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Culture
Why Pickleball Is Not Ready for the Olympics Yet
Players back pickleball for the Olympics, but split governance, anti-doping and global reach still stand in the way.…
Analysis
Palm Beach and the Injury Question: MLP’s First Real Governance Stress Test
A Palm Beach substitution incident exposes governance gaps in MLP, raising questions about injury verification and competitive integrity.
Global Development
Japan Pickleball Federation Gains Official Recognition From National Sports Authority
Japan’s Pickleball Federation has been officially recognised by JSPO, marking a key step in the sport’s institutional development.
Global Development
APP and the European Pickleball Federation Join Forces
The APP and the European Pickleball Federation will stage the 2026 European Pickleball Open in Antalya on 3-8…
News
Who Actually Owns The Top Of Canadian Pickleball?
Maria Klokotzky's criticism of Pickleball Canada has exposed a deeper question about the future of the country's elite…
News
The GPF Strengthens Governance. Questions Remain
The Global Pickleball Federation has elected ten At-Large Directors in its first member-led vote, but a unified global…
News
Malaysia’s Federation Crisis: Growth Outpacing Institutions
Malaysia has installed an ad hoc committee to run its suspended pickleball federation, a warning for fast-growing pickleball…
MLP
Pickleball’s Governance Challenge: Why Independence from Tennis Is Now Essential
Pickleball’s governance is at a crossroads. With tennis bodies still controlling the sport in many countries, independence is…
MLP
UPA-A Rulebook Signals End of Casual Pro Pickleball
The UPA-A’s 71-page pro rulebook, effective from MLP Dallas on 22 May, removes the drop serve and adds…