Interesting Fact About Pickleball Number 21

The first pickleball world championships were held in 2006.
The championships are held every two years and are the most prestigious pickleball tournament in the world.
The first pickleball world championships were held in Tucson, Arizona.
The championships were organized by the International Pickleball Federation (IFP).
There were over 500 players from 20 countries competing in the championships.
The United States won the most medals at the championships, with 12 gold, 10 silver, and nine bronze medals.
Here are some additional interesting facts about pickleball:

Pickleball was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum, and Bea Pritchard in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Pickleball is a paddle sport combining badminton, tennis, and table tennis elements.
Pickleball is a popular sport for people of all ages and skill levels.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States.