AMJF is currently collaborating with CUMAI, the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation, and veterans’ groups to expand pickleball programs across Ukraine, with a focus on supporting mental health, physical therapy, and rehabilitation for veterans, students, and others affected by war. The goal is to develop a robust model that can be shared internationally.
This initiative integrates pickleball into university academic programs – including Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, and Rehabilitation. Some universities in Ukraine and Moldova have adopted pickleball into their PE curriculums and regularly organize games for students.
AMJF and its partners are also introducing pickleball into both university and secondary school curricula, hosting regular student games, and offering free lessons to Scouts, summer camps, Chabad schools, and community groups – using equipment provided by AMJF.
Unfortunately, ongoing air raids have disrupted games and training sessions across Ukraine. However, the program continues to develop, and the popularity of the sport is growing.
