Increasingly popular sport “Pickleball” proves to be a big “dill”

By Sophia Ramirez

As collegiate basketball continues to dominate sports conversations around the country, one unique sport continues to gain popularity under the radar. Invented in 1965, pickleball is a game often associated with retirees and the state of Florida. But it’s now the fastest-growing sport in America, according to a 2021 report tracking sports participation from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association.

Sophia Ramirez spoke to a number of pickleball enthusiasts to learn more about its appeal.