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The European Pickleball Federation (EPF) has announced the inaugural edition of the European Pickleball Championships, earlier this year and it will be the biggest and the most prestigious pickleball event in the continent. The continental championships in pickleball is comparatively unknown with Asia and the Americas being exceptions. Now, Europe being the latest edition, pickleball fans are set to witness top-level European action in display.
Date & Venue
The Open tournament will be on 21st and 22nd November and the team event will be from 23rd to 24th November. It will take place at the Southampton Tennis Centre in Southampton. There would be an Olympic-like opening ceremony, where all the participating nations will be entering the venue in a march behind their flags. This will be England's third biggest event of 2024 after the English Open and the recently concluded English Nationals.
Format
The European Pickleball Championship will have a total of 6 events excluding the Singles event. In the Open Category, the players will get a chance to compete at the Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. In the Senior 50+ Category, the same categories will be followed. The Open Category is for all ages but players who are under-18 will have to get an indemnity form signed before competing.
Participating Countries
A total of 24 countries will be participating in the team event.
Teams : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales.
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