Dinking around: The rise of pickleball, from Sportly

Published: Oct. 18, 2024, 10 a.m.

This week, we’re sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. In this episode of “Sportly” from Immigrantly Media, host Kavitha Davidson dives into the quirky origins of pickleball, exploring how this simple backyard game has become America\u2019s fastest-growing sport. Davidson uncovers the story behind the paddle \u2014 from its humble beginnings on Bainbridge Island, Washington, to celebrity-filled tournaments and public park controversies \u2014 and how a game meant to pass the time is now passing records.

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