Pickleball to Evans’ enjoyment as she swaps badminton racket for paddle

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

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 […]