Vietnam Youth Federation announces 2026 Pickleball tournament

The Vietnam Youth Federation has announced plans to host the 2026 Vietnam Youth Pickleball Tournament. The event is organized to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam Youth Federation's traditional day and to promote healthy sports activities and solidarity among young people.

The tournament is open to Vietnamese youth aged 16 to 35, including members of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association (who must be under 40). The competition will feature three categories: men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. It will be conducted in two stages, starting with provincial qualifiers followed by a national final.

The national finals are scheduled to take place on October 17 and 18, 2026, at the Hanaka CLUBHOUSE in Tu Son, Bac Ninh. Prize money for the national championship includes 30 million VND for first place, 20 million VND for second place, and 10 million VND for each of the two third-place winners per category.