The World Pickleball Podcast
The World Pickleball Podcast
Podcast Description
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson chat about the world game of pickleball, uncovering the most fascinating pickleball stories from across the globe in their own fun, unique style. This podcast is perfect for all pickleball fans, especially those who want to know more about what is happening outside of the USA (though hey, the US folks will love it too!)
Join us weekly for a light-hearted but very serious world pickleball fix.
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Covers a variety of pickleball-related topics, including international tournaments, player dynamics, and coaching strategies. Examples include discussions on team drafting in the UK Premier Pickleball Challenger League, the Expo Bridge tournament in China, and the charity calendar project featuring pickleball players.
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson chat about the world game of pickleball, uncovering the most fascinating pickleball stories from across the globe in their own fun, unique style. This podcast is perfect for all pickleball fans, especially those who want to know more about what is happening outside of the USA (though hey, the US folks will love it too!)
Join us weekly for a light-hearted but very serious world pickleball fix.
In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, host Chris Beaumont sits down with Leon Stanga, President and pioneering force behind Pickleball Venezuela.
Leon shares the remarkable story of how pickleball took root in Venezuela, from early grassroots efforts to building a national structure for the sport. The conversation explores the challenges of growing pickleball in emerging markets, the role of leadership and education, and what it takes to introduce a new sport in regions where resources, awareness, and infrastructure can be limited.
Listeners will gain insight into international pickleball development, federation building, tournament growth, and the cultural impact of pickleball beyond North America. Leon also discusses the future of pickleball in Latin America, opportunities for international collaboration, and why Venezuela has become an important part of the global pickleball conversation.
Whether you are a competitive player, club organiser, coach, or simply passionate about the worldwide growth of pickleball, this episode offers a rare inside look at how the sport is expanding across borders.
Topics covered include:
- Pickleball growth in Venezuela
- International pickleball development
- Building national pickleball federations
- Grassroots sports leadership
- The future of pickleball in Latin America
Subscribe to the World Pickleball Podcast for weekly conversations with the people shaping the present and future of pickleball around the world.
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