World Pickleball Magazine
World Pickleball Magazine Issue #20: September 2026
WPM Global. Pickleball. Culture. The September 2026 issue examines the systems, stories and structures shaping pickleball as it moves from improvisation towards something more lasting. Cover story: Can pickleball build stars? The sport has millions of players but struggles to…
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✍️ Opinion & Analysis
View All →"Pickleball Wants One Global Future. Hong Kong Exposed the Problem of Getting There."
The Global Pickleball Summit brought commercial leaders and federation officials together in Hong Kong. But a $5,000 development…
"Hong Kong Slam: Navratil and JW Johnson Exit as Home Contenders Reach Last 16"
Christopher Haworth beat Zane Navratil and Eric Oncins eliminated JW Johnson at the Hong Kong Slam, while Hong…
"Pickleball Introduces Anti-Doping Testing at European Open, but Key Governance Questions Remain"
The WPF and EPF will introduce official anti-doping testing at November's European Open in Türkiye. But conflicting effective…
"Should Pickleball Ban Taunting? Navratil Challenges Calls for New Rules"
Maria Ford's celebrations against Genie Bouchard have sparked renewed calls for anti-taunting rules in professional pickleball. Zane Navratil…
🎙️ World Pickleball Podcast
Why Bruno Faletto Left Manhattan to Become a Pickleball Professional
Bruno Faletto had a successful Manhattan career and a child on the way. On the World Pickleball Podcast, he explains why he left it to pursue professional pickleball.



