Regulators and officials on June 2, 2026 confirmed that source materials described the development without repeating the full headline wording. Pickleball named fastest-growing US sport multiple years running by SFIA.
Further context from the day indicated SFIA 2026 topline: 24.3M US participants in 2025 (+22.8% YoY; +171.8% over 3 years). Growth driven by casual players, new facilities, and social/accessibility appeal.
Observers will watch whether follow-up orders alter the current framework.
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Sources:
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/fitness/pickleball-trend