New Delhi, June 17 -- In a historic move for the sport of pickleball, member nations of the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) voted unanimously at Special General Meetings (SGMs) to unify into a single international governing body. The unified entity will uniquely continue to champion "One Country One Vote" - ensuring proper representation for all nations.

The new organisation will initially operate under the name World Pickleball Federation (WPF) and is established as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity registered in Illinois, USA. It will combine the assets and resources of both federations into one unified structure.

To align with the global sports community and meet the highest standar...