• Dinking around: The rise of pickleball, from “Sportly”

  • Oct 18 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
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Dinking around: The rise of pickleball, from “Sportly”

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  • 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’s fastest-growing sport. Davidson uncovers the story behind the paddle — from its humble beginnings on Bainbridge Island, Washington, to celebrity-filled tournaments and public park controversies — and how a game meant to pass the time is now passing records.

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