Pickleball World Cup Brings 68 Nations and Thousands of Fans to Fort Lauderdale

The Pickleball World Cup has taken over Fort Lauderdale this week, uniting players from 68 countries at The Fort, a new complex in Snyder Park. From teens to seniors, competitors are rallying for medals while 25,000 spectators fill the venue. The event is expected to generate $8 million for the local economy, coinciding with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Fans say the energy is “mind-blowing,” as pickleball — America’s fastest-growing sport — continues to surge in global popularity.

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