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DRYWORLD Partners with EPIC as Official Apparel Supplier for the World's Premier Amateur Pickleball Championship
DRYWORLD Partners with EPIC as Official Apparel Supplier for the World's Premier Amateur Pickleball Championship.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n DRYWORLD Partners with EPIC as Official Apparel Supplier for the World's Premier Amateur Pickleball Championship\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nDRYWORLD Partners with EPIC as Official Apparel Supplier for the World's Premier Amateur Pickleball Championship\r\nStrategic Alliance to Outfit Global Athletes and Fans, Fueling the Explosive Growth of Pickleball with Premium Performance Gear\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSINGAPORE and SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DRYWORLD Brands Inc. (IBGR), a leading performance apparel and athletic footwear brand, today announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with EPIC (Elite Pickleball International Championship PTE LTD), appointing DRYWORLD as the Official Fashion, Technical, and Apparel Partner. This exclusive collaboration will provide co-branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and fanwear to EPIC's World Championship players, staff, and global community, while launching a dedicated e-commerce line to capitalize on pickleball's meteoric rise as the world's fastest-growing sport. EPIC, the pinnacle of amateur pickleball, is set to host its inaugural World Championship in April 2026 in the vibrant city-state of Singapore, featuring one of the largest amateur prize purse in history - starting at a guaranteed $50,000 and escalating to an estimated $100,000 based on participant growth. EPIC combines elite amateur competition with a premium sports vacation experience, drawing athletes, families, and fans to the beautiful island nation. This mass-participation event not only fosters community engagement but also drives tourism and international partnerships, underscoring pickleball's explosive global expansion. Participation in the sport has surged by 311% over the past three years in the U.S. alone, reaching 19.8 million players in 2024 and projected to climb to above 22.7 million by the end of 2025. Globally, tournament registrations have increased by 30% year-over-year, highlighting the sport's broadening appeal across all skill levels and demographics. At the helm of EPIC is Co-Founder Yui See Lau, a serial entrepreneur and global leader in the pickleball ecosystem. Also leading the organization is Founding Partner Victor Cui, a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in global business and sports entertainment. As Co-Founder of ONE Championshi...