Press Release: Pickleball Federation Austria partners with RAQT to Elevate Pickleball in Austria

The Pickleball Federation Austria is thrilled to announce an important partnership with RAQT, the Swedish sports technology company recognized as Europe’s premier marketplace for Pickleball. This collaboration will elevate the way Pickleball tournaments are organized and experienced in Austria by leveraging RAQT’s cutting-edge digital platform to enhance national tournaments, rankings, and in the future, leagues and club activities.

“We are excited to embark on this journey with Raqt,” said Peter Robic, President of the Pickleball Federation Austria. “This partnership marks a significant milestone for the growth of Pickleball in Austria. By integrating RAQT’s innovative technology with our vision for the sport, we aim to simplify tournament management for players and organizers while delivering exceptional experiences for everyone involved. We hope to attract even more international players to our events, which will now be featured on the leading tournament app for Pickleball in Europe.”

Ashley Simpson, Sports Director of Pickleball Federation Austria, added: “Our collaboration with RAQT opens the door to a global audience and elevates the level of competition at our tournaments. For the first time, we will establish official Austrian rankings with seamless DUPR integration, enhancing player satisfaction. This partnership perfectly aligns with our mission to grow the sport, leveraging RAQT’s expertise in delivering digital solutions specifically designed for Pickleball.”

Jens Larsson, Co-founder and CEO of RAQT, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are proud to support Pickleball Federation Austria in their mission to develop the sport across the country. This collaboration demonstrates how technology can power an entire federation while enhancing the experience for players at all levels. We look forward to creating a strong foundation for pickleball in Austria.”

The partnership takes effect immediately, with the first Austrian tournament of 2025 already published on RAQT: the 2nd Rackathletes Pickleball Cup in Vienna. The cooperation promises to bring transformative changes to Pickleball in Austria by fostering growth and innovation within the sport.

ABOUT PICKLEBALL FEDERATION AUSTRIA

Founded in 2023, Pickleball Federation Austria is the governing body for Pickleball in Austria. It ensures the sport’s development by managing official rules, supporting clubs, organizing nationally sanctioned tournaments, and establishing the Austrian national Pickleball team. Currently, the federation represents 10 member clubs and is actively pursuing official recognition by Austrian authorities. As a proud member of the Global Pickleball Federation and the European Pickleball Federation, the organization is dedicated to promoting Pickleball both nationally and globally.

ABOUT RAQT

Raqt is a pioneering global digital marketplace dedicated to transforming how pickleball tournaments and leagues are organized and experienced. Through its state-of-the-art technology and user-focused design, Raqt connects players, organizers, brands, and fans across the world. With thousands of players relying on its platform, RAQT has become synonymous with both professional and amateur pickleball event management.