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IPF and WPF merge to form global governing body for pickleball

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IPF And WPF Merge To Form Global Governing Body For Pickleball

By IANS News June 17, 2025 • 13:14 PM View: 521

The International Pickleball Federation: The International Pickleball Federation and World Pickleball Federation have been officially merged to establish a fully democratic, IOC-compliant global federation, which will be headquartered in Switzerland.

The member nations of the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) voted unanimously at Special General Meetings (SGMs) held on June 14 to unify into a single international governing body.

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