UPA expanding globally with pickleball events in 5 countries

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The United Pickleball Association is going international.

The circuit announced Thursday that it is adding events in Australia, India, Canada, Asia and Europe to create the "world's first top-tier global pickleball tour" featuring the best players from each region.

The UPA International Championship Series is set to start next year and will be run by the UPA