Pickleball to Evans’ enjoyment as she swaps badminton racket for paddle
By Mohamed Hamza in Bolton Canterbury’s Karen Evans swapped badminton for pickleball and never looked back. The 51-year-old first discovered the sport with wife Lisa and was instantly hooked, trading her badminton racket for a pickleball paddle. It’s now led her to an appearance at the record-breaking 2024 Skechers English Nationals in Bolton. “My wife […]
Pickleball player relishing chance to play at English Nationals
By Mohamed Hamza David O’Brien is experiencing the growth of pickleball in real time as he competes at the sport’s biggest-ever national championships in Bolton. Closer to home in Bracknell, the 64-year-old leads pickleball sessions at the local branch of David Lloyd. The club is set to introduce four purpose-built pickleball courts at the leisure […]