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Asia Pickleball Junior Open Sets New Benchmark for Junior Pickleball in Asia
Events · 2026-08-02

Asia Pickleball Junior Open Sets New Benchmark for Junior Pickleball in Asia

The Asia Pickleball Junior Open concluded its inaugural Thailand edition with a record 1,066 player entries across 35 courts — one of the largest junior pickleball events ever staged in Asia.

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Governance · 2025-08-30

World Pickleball Federation elects its Board of Directors

WPF’s member federations have elected the Federation’s Board of Directors, led by President Kim Wagner. The Board comprises President Kim Wagner; Secretary General Miguel Montaño Freire; Treasurer Jimmy Tan; and Directors Giulia Soresina, Allen Zeng and Kelvin Yii. Seymour Rifkind and Arvind serve a

Unification · 2025-08-30

WPF and IPF unify to strengthen world pickleball

The World Pickleball Federation has unified with the International Pickleball Federation — “Unified with IPF, Stronger Together” — bringing the sport under a single international body. The unification consolidates membership and governance across the two organisations, strengthening WPF as the inter

Unification · 2025-06-16

Unification Approved by Member Countries at Special General Meeting

In a historic move for the sport of pickleball, member nations of the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) voted unanimously at Special General Meetings (SGMs) held on 14 June 2025 to unify into a single international governing body. The unified...

2025-02-26

Historic pickleball merger nears completion

With a transition team steering consolidation, the next milestones are Special General Meetings to approve the merger, a joint AGM to elect the new Board, and a Lausanne base with IOC-aligned bylaws.

Unification · 2025-02-02

IPF & WPF Merger Update from the United Transition Team

Following the historic announcement of the merger between the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF), the United Transition Board has been meeting frequently to advance the integration process. With representatives from both federations and the...

2025-02-01

IPF/WPF merger progress update

The United Transition Board reports progress on unified, IOC-aligned bylaws, a Switzerland legal base, membership alignment and asset integration.

Unification · 2024-12-02

Asia Federation of Pickleball Announces Historic Support for the IPF-WPF Merger

The Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) is proud to announce its unanimous support for the historic merger of the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF). This monumental decision was approved during the AFP General Meeting held on November 30, 2024.

Unification · 2023-11-04

International Pickleball Announcement: Joint Statement from IPF & WPF

The International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF), the leading global federations dedicated to the advancement of Pickleball, express profound disappointment with the recent announcement of a new, third international federation , GPF.

Events · 2023-11-02

Pickleball Grand Finale at Asian Games, in Hebi China

The World Pickleball Federation (WPF) concluded its remarkable series of exhibitions at the Asian Games with an unforgettable grand finale held at the prestigious Olympic arena in the city of Hebi. This magnificent stadium, once the backdrop for the Olympic Badminton competition, hosted the...

Unification · 2023-10-29

International Federations in Merger Talks

The International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) have begun merger talks. The merger talks were initiated at a recent meeting of the five pickleball continental federations (5CF) and the two international governing bodies.

Events · 2023-10-23

Pickleball Takes Center Stage at the 2023 Asian Games in Dongyen, China

In a momentous celebration of sportsmanship and skill, the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) proudly presented a spectacular exhibition at the 2023 Asian Games in Dongyen, a bustling city located several hours outside of Beijing. The event, held at a grand gymnasium adorned with vibrant WPF...

Governance · 2023-10-21

IRS Approves IPF as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service recognised the International Pickleball Federation as a tax-exempt public charity, effective retroactively to May 2022.

Events · 2023-10-17

World Pickleball Federation Amazes Audience at Exclusive Exhibition in Beijing

In a historic event held at the iconic Water Cube Arena, the site of the swimming and diving competitions during the Beijing Olympics, the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) hosted an exclusive invitation-only exhibition, leaving high-ranking government officials, dignitaries, and spectators...

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