Fastest-Growing Racquet Sport in America Dreams of Olympics Berth as Professional Player Makes Big Claim
A new racquet game has taken over the entire sports community in the United States, with a number of notable athletes participating. The fast-growing sport of pickleball has already managed to attract a huge audience with new gameplay elements. Given its popularity throughout esports, some athletes in the pickleball community are pretty confident that the sport will be a part of the Olympics.
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American pro Daniel Moore, who has already made a name for himself on the court, has now made this big claim to the popular racquet game. Here’s what Moore thinks about pickleball’s potential in sports.
Daniel Moore has high hopes for the fast-growing racquet game
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The nine-time US pickleball champion has confirmed that the racquet game of pickleball has the potential to make it into the Olympic sphere. Speaking of which, Daniel Moore also brought to light the pickleball pro league that takes place in the United States. A number of well-known athletes have already become part of it, others have also invested in different teams.
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Given its success in the United States, Moore is fairly confident that the fast-growing sport can make its way into the athletic communities of Asia and the rest of the world. The world No. 11 said pickleball has the potential to be recognized as a professional sport globally given its recent popularity with fans.
Before entering the Olympics, Moore wants the game to expand to other countries, particularly China. He also believes that a lot of talent can emerge from the country given the right guidance and facilities from their government.
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Who in the tennis community has entered the sphere of pickleball?
From former tennis players to the current generation of players, some of the biggest names in the tennis community have entered the pickleball sphere. American tennis legend John McEnroe has often been spotted on the courts of the country’s new racquet sport.
Aside from him, the controversial Aussie star, Nick Kyrgios has also shown his interest in Pickleball having previously invested in one of the teams.
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Given its popularity in the sports community, do you think Pickleball can become a part of the Olympics? Let us know in the comments section.