Pickleball to be introduced at Sukma 2026, says Selangor MB


Pickleball paddles and a ball on the court. Invented in 1965, the sport really took off during the pandemic. — 123rf.com

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has announced that the state intends to introduce pickleball as a medal sport in the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma).

He noted that pickleball is gaining popularity among locals, and sports experts are projecting the Asian region to become a global hub for the sport, with an additional 100 million new players expected in the next five years.

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