Israel shines at Pickleball World Cup in Fort Lauderdale

(JNS) - In its first international pickleball tournament, the Israel Open Team has already made a splash on the global stage, winning one gold and two silver medals at the recent Pickleball World Cup in Fort Lauderdale.

There were some nerves before the event, as Israel's fledgling national team wondered if it belonged among the world's best. But those doubts were quickly dispelled as the Israeli players proved their mettle in several divisions.

Team captain Adam Bachmann earned Israel's first medal, a silver, in the Over-35 Men's Singles (DUPR 4.5+). DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating)...