Pickleball Tournament Loser Caught on Camera Brutally Kicking Winner in the Head After Game: 'It's Just Pickleball'

When going to acknowledge the opposing team following the end of the match, Shonk accidentally knocked his opponent's handle out of his hand, prompting a harsh response. (Credit: @TheKitchenPB/X)

A clip from a pickleball tournament in Mexico has gone viral after a player from the losing team kicked a winning player in the head following the end of the game.

This video is absolutely insane.

It occurred after championship point from a tournament this weekend and the man that was assaulted, Peter Shonk, shared this video with us to post and wants everyone to know that he is ok.

While I understand things get heated at tournaments… pic.twitter.com/Mxxic8FbbS

— The Kitchen Pickleball 👨🏻‍🍳 (@TheKitchenPB) November 18, 2024