About the Program

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The International Exchanges Program advances people-to-people diplomacy by bringing together U.S. and international participants through sport, cultural exchange, and shared learning.

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Subject to approval, the program is designed to operate under a J-1 sponsorship framework, through which visitors would participate in structured cultural and professional exchanges that promote mutual understanding, global awareness, and lasting connections.

 

Program Features

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• International Pickleball Tournaments and Coaching Clinics that bring together participants from different countries through shared play, learning and teamwork

• Proposed J-1 Exchange Opportunities (pending approval) for interns, trainees, coaches, and subject-matter specialists interested in sports, education, and community engagement

• Guided Cultural Exchange Activities designed to help participants connect with local communities and share their own cultural perspectives

• Global Partnerships linking schools, nonprofit organizations, and sports associations to support meaningful, long-term exchange

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​* J-1 exchange activities described on this site are proposed and subject to approval by the U.S. Department of State. No visa sponsorship is available until designation is granted.