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 experiences growth of sport in real time

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 […]