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,…
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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…
Opinion
Pickleball Was Promised One World Body. It May Soon Have Three
Unconfirmed reports suggest another international pickleball federation may be approaching. Its possible arrival exposes the consequences of the…
Industry
UPA-A Wants To Write Pickleball’s Paddle Rules. Authority Will Be Harder To Win
UPA-A's move to become an independent not-for-profit regulator could reshape professional pickleball's equipment standards—but earning global authority will…
World Cup 2026
The World Cup Just Found The One Partner It Could Not Build Alone
The Pickleball World Cup has secured Pickleball Inc.'s media power, commercial reach and access to PPA stars from…
Canada
Canada’s Junior Team Will Miss The World Cup. The Real Crisis Is What It Revealed About Canadian Pickleball.
Canada's junior team will miss the 2026 Pickleball World Cup after funding talks failed, exposing a wider dispute…
Europe
The EPF Has Chosen The Hardest Path In Pickleball Governance
The European Pickleball Federation has recognised the 2026 Pickleball World Cup while refusing to endorse any competing claim…
Opinion
Two Team USAs, No Clear Authority: Pickleball’s National Identity Problem Explained
Two American pickleball teams are claiming the national identity, but separate competitions and an unfinished governing structure leave…
Culture
Pickleball Players Want Olympic Recognition. The Sport Is Still Fighting Itself
Pickleball players want to see their sport in the Olympic Games, but divided international governance remains a greater…
MLP
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.