The Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP), headquartered in Singapore, has announced its full support for the historic unification of the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) and the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) into a single, global governing body for the sport of pickleball.
The AFP is the official continental governing body for pickleball in Asia, serving to unify, support, and grow the sport across Asian countries through development programs, regional competitions, and collaborative governance.
This announcement comes days after the WFP-IFP unification was officially endorsed at a Special General Meeting (SGM) convened on 14 June 2025, where all participating AFP member countries unanimously supported the merger and agreed to align with the new global structure. This consensus demonstrates Asia’s collective commitment to unity and progressive governance for Pickleball.
The merger of these two bodies brings together the strengths of both—combining a focus on alignment with IOC governance standards and a community-driven approach—to form a unified international platform committed to the future of the sport.
“We pay tribute to the many individuals and leaders behind both IPF and WPF who have served the sport with dedication, integrity, and heart,” said Mr. Hogan Lai, Chairman of the Asia Federation of Pickleball. “Their collective contributions have made this merger possible and laid the groundwork for a stronger, more unified future for global pickleball. AFP fully supports this new direction and is committed to playing an active role with the transition in shaping the sport’s development in Asia and beyond.”
– Hogan Lai, Chairman of the AFP
This merger, according to the AFP signals a new era for pickleball—one of shared vision, unity, and momentum on the world stage. It might even serve as the springboard that could push the world’s fastest-rising sport into Olympic territory. For more information, visit: www.afpickleball.org
