Sharmada Balu struts onto the pickleball court as if to bend it to her will. The floral pop of colour on her hair makes as vivid a statement as the scoreline at the end of the match. Through the game, she remonstrates, she celebrates; fist pumps at her teammates, high-fives with some young fans courtside.… Continue reading Pizza and pickleball
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