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Pickleball: The Surging Popularity of America’s New Favorite Sport
The Rise of Pickleball: From Family Fun to National Craze Once a modest family pastime, pickleball has evolved into a sporting sensation across the United States. Seymour Rifkind, a prominent figure in the sport and president of both the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association and the World Pickleball Federation, recognized its potential early on. He describes pickleball as a sport that is inclusive, easy to learn, and guarantees enjoyment in mere minutes of play. Pandemic and Pickleball: A Perfect Match During the challenging times of COVID-19, pickleball emerged as a safe, socially-distanced sport, gaining immense popularity. This period of isolation…