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‘Pickleball is here to stay’: The sports craze taking over the DC region

Source: WTOP News

Dill Dinkers Pickleball promotional graphic with the headline 'DILL DINKERS GROWTH' in bold yellow text on a dark blue background. Below, an orange quote reads: '‘PICKLEBALL IS HERE TO STAY’: THE SPORTS CRAZE TAKING OVER THE DC REGION.' The Dill Dinkers logo appears in the bottom right. An inset photo shows cherry blossoms and the Washington Monument by the water, symbolizing the sport’s growth in the DC area.

It’s the sport that’s sweeping the nation, and there appears to be no slowing it down as pickleball can be seen and heard at parks all over the D.C. area.

Spurred by the pandemic and people seeking a socially distant activity, the paddle game played on a court smaller than a tennis court has exploded in popularity.

“Anyone can play, it doesn’t matter your age, your ability — you will have fun,” said Cori Lathan, a regular player at Capitol View-Homewood Park in Kensington, Maryland.

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