Anna Leigh Waters visits Philippines for pickleball showcase

World No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters is visiting the Philippines as part of the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase. The 19-year-old athlete, who has secured over 200 Professional Pickleball Association titles, is scheduled to headline the IAM Worldwide Pickleball Showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 9.

During her visit, Waters participated in an exclusive Asia Showcase at Decathlon Philippines, featuring a meet-and-greet with fans and athletes. The event, organized in collaboration with Franklin Sports, included an exhibition point with rising Philippine player Gabe Ocampo. Waters, who serves as a global sports ambassador for IAM Worldwide, expressed enthusiasm for the local community and the growing popularity of the sport in the country.