SINGAPORE, Oct. 24 -- What started as a recreational activity to stay fit has increasingly resulted in more pickleball players seeking medical treatment for injuries.

According to CNA, several clinics reported that cases linked to pickleball have doubled, coinciding with the sport's rapid rise in popularity across Singapore.

Doctors said they are treating everything from muscle strains to eye injuries as the game's fast pace and competitiveness challenge casual players.

One doctor explained to CNA that the mechanics of pickleball present unique challenges compared to other racquet sports. It involves frequent and sudden side-to-side movements, which can lead to knee and ankle twisting.

He noted that most of the injuries he has treated...