Europe
Governance Isn’t Just About Recognition. It’s About Representation.
The EPF tried to remain connected to both sides of pickleball’s governance divide. By rejecting its membership application,…
Global Pickleball Federation
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Europe
Europe Tried to Stay Neutral. Pickleball’s Governance Split Made That Impossible.
The European Pickleball Federation tried to remain neutral by applying to both the WPF and GPF. Its latest…
May 2026
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…
News
GPF Governance Overhaul, April 2026 Elections, and the Olympic Push
The Global Pickleball Federation is overhauling its governance model ahead of April 2026 board elections, a major step…
News
GPF Clean Sport Webinar Signals Olympic Ambition and Anti-Doping Era
The Global Pickleball Federation partners with the International Testing Agency to launch the sport’s first clean sport education…
News
Pickleball Enters Ugandan Schools as GPF Partnership Secures USSSA Nationals Showcase
KAMPALA, Uganda — The development of pickleball in East Africa reached a watershed moment this week as the…