World Pickleball News

US Open Gold Won with Nasty Nelson Serve, Sparks Pickleball Debate

US Open Gold Won with Nasty Nelson Serve, Sparks Pickleball Debate

Chris Beaumont

Mariana Paredes sealed US Open Pickleball gold in stunning fashion—using a legal but rare “Nasty Nelson” serve that struck her opponent at the net. The bold move divided fans and...

US Open Gold Won with Nasty Nelson Serve, Sparks Pickleball Debate

Chris Beaumont

Mariana Paredes sealed US Open Pickleball gold in stunning fashion—using a legal but rare “Nasty Nelson” serve that struck her opponent at the net. The bold move divided fans and...

Selangor International Draws Global Stars & Boosts SEA Pickleball

Selangor International Draws Global Stars & Boosts SEA Pickleball

Chris Beaumont

The Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 brought elite players from over 10 nations and Malaysian sports stars together, showcasing the sport’s rapid rise in Southeast Asia. Held in Malaysia, the...

Selangor International Draws Global Stars & Boosts SEA Pickleball

Chris Beaumont

The Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 brought elite players from over 10 nations and Malaysian sports stars together, showcasing the sport’s rapid rise in Southeast Asia. Held in Malaysia, the...

Pickleball Canada Announces 2025 Provincial Championship Schedule

Pickleball Canada Announces 2025 Provincial Championship Schedule

Chris Beaumont

Pickleball Canada has announced the full schedule for its 2025 Provincial Championships, with events running May to July nationwide. Open to players of all skill levels, these tournaments serve as...

Pickleball Canada Announces 2025 Provincial Championship Schedule

Chris Beaumont

Pickleball Canada has announced the full schedule for its 2025 Provincial Championships, with events running May to July nationwide. Open to players of all skill levels, these tournaments serve as...

NEC Malaysia Uses Pickleball to Empower Kids in CSR Initiative

NEC Malaysia Uses Pickleball to Empower Kids in CSR Initiative

Chris Beaumont

NEC Malaysia’s CSR event, “Smash Barrier, Serve Hope,” combined pickleball coaching, tech mentorship, and community support for children at Hiichiikok Home. Held in Kuala Lumpur, the initiative paired NEC employees...

NEC Malaysia Uses Pickleball to Empower Kids in CSR Initiative

Chris Beaumont

NEC Malaysia’s CSR event, “Smash Barrier, Serve Hope,” combined pickleball coaching, tech mentorship, and community support for children at Hiichiikok Home. Held in Kuala Lumpur, the initiative paired NEC employees...

Gail Emms Makes Impressive Pickleball Debut at English Nationals

Gail Emms Makes Impressive Pickleball Debut at English Nationals

Chris Beaumont

Olympic silver medallist and Badminton World Champion Gail Emms made her competitive pickleball debut at the 2025 English Nationals in Loughborough, finishing fourth in the 4.0 category. Her transition highlights...

Gail Emms Makes Impressive Pickleball Debut at English Nationals

Chris Beaumont

Olympic silver medallist and Badminton World Champion Gail Emms made her competitive pickleball debut at the 2025 English Nationals in Loughborough, finishing fourth in the 4.0 category. Her transition highlights...

Facolos Rises in Asia: WPC Match Ball & UPA Trailblazers Partner

Facolos Rises in Asia: WPC Match Ball & UPA Trailblazers Partner

Chris Beaumont

Vietnam-based Facolos is making waves in Asian pickleball, named Official Racquet Partner of the UPA Trailblazers Programme and match ball provider for the 2025 WPC Asia tournaments. With new tech-driven...

Facolos Rises in Asia: WPC Match Ball & UPA Trailblazers Partner

Chris Beaumont

Vietnam-based Facolos is making waves in Asian pickleball, named Official Racquet Partner of the UPA Trailblazers Programme and match ball provider for the 2025 WPC Asia tournaments. With new tech-driven...