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Pickleball Malaysia: A Sport on the Rise with Local Flavor

Matt Callcott-Stevens6 months ago6 months ago010 mins

Pickleball is fast expanding beyond the borders of the United States, making its mark as a global game. Pickleball Malaysia is stepping up efforts to put paddles in the hands of residents in the Southeast Asian nation. We spoke to Faizal Othman, the CEO of ESM Internationale to learn about the work he is doing…

Pickleball in China Surges Past 500,000 Players: A Rapidly Growing Phenomenon

Matt Callcott-Stevens6 months ago6 months ago014 mins

Pickleball, a sport born in the United States, has been rapidly gaining ground across the globe, and China is no exception. Despite its relatively recent introduction, having arrived in the country around 2018, the game has witnessed tremendous growth across major cities and smaller regions alike. The sport’s rise in China reflects the nation’s broader…