Pickleball’s Olympic Moment: Could 2028 Be the Year?

One source claims that pickleball could debut in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. While this news is thrilling, let’s dive into what it means, the challenges ahead, and why pickleball’s Olympic aspirations could reshape the sport’s global landscape.

In today’s changing world, many churches are seeking ways to build community and keep their congregation engaged. Pickleball is an easy addition to any existing church gym and attracts all ages to fun, engaging, and community-building activities. Interested in adding pickleball to your church programs? PDI can help with advice around everything from flooring to programming.

The hospitality industry is constantly reinventing itself. With the recent post-pandemic boom of pickleball, more travellers are seeking destinations that allow them to continue enjoying the daily lifestyle they have back home. Today’s pickleball court is yesterday’s hotel gym - ask PDI how easy it is to add pickleball to your hotel today!

The one constant in the world is change! While the pickleball game has evolved over the past 50+ years, the basic shape of the paddle has remained relatively unchanged. Will someone disrupt the industry with a new shape? PDI explores the business of pickleball paddles.

How can investors today capitalize on the rapid growth of the pickleball industry? Is there still room to grow or will the sport become the next fad that disappears?

Many municipalities are embracing public pickleball courts - for engaging the community, providing healthy activities, and keeping up with growing demand. The loud “pop pop” noise of pickleball has caused recent closures or halted new projects. Can companies innovate in this space, providing quite paddles and balls to help expand the sport?