There is a new sport growing in Argentina, and no, it’s not the 90s revival of padel — it’s pickleball. A quick, social sport that blends elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, pickleball prides itself on its low barrier to entry as well as its fun, deceptively strategic nature. “It seemed like a joke.”Without an actual court to play on, they improvised at Piazzese’s padel club, La Chimenea. After Carr left, these friends would play pickleball for hours on Sundays, when the club was closed. Pickleball still isn’t nearly as profitable as padel or tennis in Argentina, but it’s built with love and passion for the game.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald March 15, 2026 16:38 UTC