Asia's Pickleball Revolution: From Backyard to World Stage

On July 22, a noteworthy moment in pickleball history occurred quite recently, on July 22, 2024. On this day, Mike Johnson, the founder of the Philippine Pickleball Federation and Treasurer of the Global Pickleball Federation, along with leaders from about a dozen Asian countries, attended the founding meeting of the Asia Pickleball Association held in Dubai Mall. This was a significant step in organizing and uniting the rapidly growing pickleball community across Asia, marking a new chapter in the sport’s international development and cooperation.

The event in Dubai was quickly followed by a global gathering where key pickleball leaders, professional players, and enthusiasts convened for the launch of the 2024 PWR World Tour the very next day. This tour is particularly exciting because it offers millions of dollars in prize money, reflecting how pickleball has evolved from a backyard pastime into a serious professional sport with growing international recognition.

These two linked events on July 22 and 23, 2024, highlight pickleball’s expanding footprint beyond the United States and its embrace as a competitive and vibrant global sport. The rise of pickleball in Asia, supported by organized bodies such as the Asia Pickleball Association and professional tours with substantial prize incentives, underscores its rapid growth in popularity and competitiveness worldwide.

This recent milestone shows how pickleball, invented on Bainbridge Island, Washington in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum, has now blossomed into a global phenomenon. The original game was born as a family activity using everyday objects turned into equipment and low nets adapted from badminton courts. Over six decades later, it now features high-stakes professional tours and continent-spanning organizations bringing together players from many countries.

The history of pickleball dates back to its humble roots in the summer of 1965 when the inventors experimented and crafted rules for this new sport, with the first formal company, Pickle Ball Inc., formed on July 11, 1968 to promote it. Since then, pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the United States for several consecutive years and has spread worldwide. Its appeal lies in its accessibility to all ages and skill levels, fast-paced gameplay, and the community spirit it builds.

July 22, 2024 stands out as a day celebrating the global outreach of pickleball, particularly in Asia, where leadership came together to formalize their commitment and grow the sport through the Asia Pickleball Association. The launch of the 2024 PWR World Tour the next day showcased the sport’s professional dimension and promise for competitive play on a grand scale.

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