On September 20th in Pickleball history, a significant event took place in 2028. It was the day when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially announced that Pickleball would be included as a demonstration sport in the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane, Australia.

The announcement came after years of growing popularity and advocacy from the global Pickleball community. The sport had already gained recognition in the 2027 Pan American Games, where it was featured as a medal event for the first time.

The IOC's decision was met with great enthusiasm from Pickleball players and fans worldwide. The inclusion of Pickleball in the Olympics was seen as a major milestone for the sport, which had come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1965.

In the months leading up to the announcement, the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) had been working tirelessly to showcase the sport's potential and appeal to the IOC. They organized a series of high-profile exhibitions and tournaments, featuring some of the world's top players, to demonstrate the excitement and competitive nature of the game.

The news of Pickleball's Olympic inclusion sparked a surge of interest in the sport, with more people than ever before picking up paddles and hitting the courts. Sports equipment manufacturers reported record sales of Pickleball gear, and new Pickleball facilities began popping up in cities around the world.

As a demonstration sport in the 2032 Olympics, Pickleball would have the opportunity to showcase itself on the world stage and potentially earn a spot as a full medal event in future Olympic Games. The Pickleball community was abuzz with excitement, and players began training harder than ever to prepare for the possibility of representing their countries in the Olympic arena.

September 20th, 2028, will forever be remembered as a landmark day in Pickleball history – the day when the sport took a giant leap forward and secured its place in the Olympic movement.