Archive · 2 Jan 2026
UPA Terminates Three PPA Pros, Spares Parris Todd
The Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF) is not a competitor to the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA).
They are a non-profit organization that helps spread pickleball in Japan.
They supported a PPA event in Fukuoka and are working with local partners to possibly host another PPA event in 2026.
The PJF held their first championships in December 2024, which increased the number of pickleball players in Japan.
James Ignatowich and his team taught clinics at this event, which helped generate excitement for the sport.
Meanwhile, the UPA (United Pickleball Association) has been accused of double standards for terminating the contracts of three PPA pros while sparing Parris Todd for similar allegations.
Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF) is a non-profit organization supporting pickleball in Japan.
PJF supported a PPA event in Fukuoka and may host another in 2026.
PJF's first championships in December 2024 boosted pickleball's popularity in Japan.
James Ignatowich and his team conducted clinics at the PJF Championships, generating enthusiasm.
UPA terminated contracts of three PPA pros but spared Parris Todd for similar allegations.
- Who
- Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF), James Ignatowich, PPA pros, Parris Todd
- What
- Termination of contracts for three PPA pros, Parris Todd spared for similar allegations
- When
- PJF Championships held in December 2024, potential PPA event in 2026
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- Allegations of double standards in contract terminations
- Organization Involved
- Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF)
- Event Mentioned
- PJF Championships (December 2024)
- Individual Involved
- James Ignatowich
- Location
- Japan
- Potential Future Event
- PPA event in Japan (2026)