Source: BroBible
Summary
Pickleball’s growing popularity has led to an increase in injuries, including eye injuries and fractures from falls. A 31-year-old man in Pennsylvania, Saif Kaleem, was charged with vandalizing multiple pickleball courts after being injured while playing. He claimed the injury “ruined his summer” and used crutches to get around while cutting the nets. Kaleem was charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and trespassing.
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The lifestyle enters the chat.
Pickleball, the low-impact sport, has become a staple of gym classes and retirement communities. But with its rise in popularity comes a rise in injuries. It’s not just the injuries that are a problem, but also the over-competitive players who take it too seriously. And then there’s the vandalism. Because, why not?
Pickleball: where a bad game can lead to a lifetime of regret… and a few nights in jail.
Author: Evan Null
