Florida was buzzing as the excitement of the Pickleball World Cup Opening Ceremony quickly gave way to intense pre-tournament action, and the Bermuda contingent wasted absolutely no time in establishing their presence on the podium.
The island nation secured a superb haul of medals, including one gold and two silver, showcasing the quality and depth of their players across several age categories.
Chiapa and Fox Strike Gold
The highlight of the night belonged to the experienced pairing of Sue Chiappa and Sarah Fox, who delivered a superb performance to stand on the top step of the podium. They secured a brilliant gold medal in the Women’s Doubles age 65+ category, capping a commanding performance in their division.
Doubles Teams Deliver Silver
More success followed in the women’s events as Tori Powell and Val Stevenson teamed up to capture the silver medal in the highly competitive Women’s Doubles age 50+ division, demonstrating excellent teamwork and resilience.
Singleton Secures Silver
On the men’s side, Johnnie Singleton kicked off the medal haul with a fantastic silver medal in the Men’s 3.5 category for age 35+, ensuring Bermuda’s success spanned multiple age and skill groups.
Bronze for Mills and Judd
Not long after, the Women’s Doubles saw another Bermuda pairing secure a place on the podium. Patricia Mills and Melisa Judd battled through a tough field to secure a well-deserved bronze medal in the 4.0, 35+ age group.
The brilliant set of results to start the campaign signals Bermuda's strong ambitions as the main World Cup tournament gets underway.
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