We've recognised pickleball as a sport and Pickleball England as its national governing body.
Today, we've announced that the home nation's sports councils have recognised pickleball as a sport and that Pickleball England has become its national governing body in England.
Pickleball, invented in the USA in 1965, combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, and is played indoors and outdoors.
We've issued this statement alongside the announcement:
"The four home nation sports councils – Sport England, Sport Scotland, Sport Northern Ireland and Sport Wales – have unanimously recognised pickleball as a sport.
"Sport England has now recognised Pickleball England (PBE) as the national governing body for pickleball in England.
"During a rigorous process, PBE demonstrated they met the strict criteria required to run and represent the sport, showing good governance and having established delivery mechanisms in place and plans to increase participation.
"Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity, and we look forward to PBE continuing to provide inclusive and accessible opportunities for people to play the sport and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of taking part."
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