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Pickleball, a sport that started as a backyard game combining elements of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong, has quickly gained global popularity for its fun, fast-paced play and inclusive nature. National Pickleball Day is celebrated annually on August 8 in the United States, honouring one of America’s fastest-growing sports with events, tournaments, learn-to-play clinics, and community gatherings that bring together players of all ages and skill levels. (Photo Source – Pexels)
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The day was created in 2021 by pickleball instructor Deirdre Morris to promote the sport and its inclusive, fun nature. (Photo Source: Pexels)
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The fastest growing game in North America was reportedly invented by reated by three friends using makeshift equipment in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington. (Photo Source: Pexels)
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Pickleball is celebrated for its adaptability, enabling players of diverse physical abilities to fully participate. Its design minimises muscle strain, highlighting the sport’s inclusive nature and the shared moments of skill and joy it provides for everyone. (Photo Source: Pexels)
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Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, is a top destination for National Pickleball Day celebrations. It boasts over 1,200 dedicated pickleball locations, more than any other state. Notably, the Villages community in Florida features over 200 courts, serving as a prime example of a place for both competitive and casual daily pickleball matches. Here are some of the venues that are supposed to be the hotspots for the day. (Photo Source: Pexels)
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The largest facility in Texas and the Southwest, Oasis is an emerging social hotspot for pickleball players across the state. The standalone facility offers 42 outdoor courts (including 8 covered courts and 2 championship courts) and hosts up to 20 major tournaments each year, such as the PPA, APP, and National Finals. (Photo Source: Official Instagram handle @pickleballofficial)
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Known as the “Pickleball Capital of the World,” the national pickleball centre is reported to be one of the most popular destinations for all the players of the sport. This iconic venue hosts the annual US Open Pickleball Championships and boasts 64–65 dedicated courts and the scenic Zing Zang Championship Court.
(Photo Source: Official Instagram handle @pickleballofficial)
