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 experiences growth of sport in real time
By Mohamed Hamza Karen Farnhill experienced the growth of pickleball in real time as she competed at the sport’s biggest-ever national championships in Bolton. The Ribble Valley native first picked up a paddle when back problems put paid to her tennis and badminton pastimes, with pickleball infinitely more accessible for the 60-year-old. And having played […]