# Anna Leigh Waters pickleball tour in Philippines

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anna-leigh-waters-pickleball-tour-in-philippines
> Updated: 2026-10-19T18:17:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

World No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters is visiting the Philippines as part of the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase. During her visit, Waters participated in an exclusive showcase at Decathlon Philippines, which included a meet-and-greet and an exhibition point with local player Gabe Ocampo.

Waters is scheduled to headline the IAM Worldwide Pickleball Showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 9, 2026. The event is a collaboration between IAM Worldwide and Franklin Sports, intended to promote an active lifestyle and expand the sport within the Philippines through tournament support and youth clinics.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Anna Leigh Waters visits Philippines for pickleball showcase

World No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters is visiting the Philippines for the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase and will headline the IAM Worldwide Pickleball Showdown in December.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anna-leigh-waters-visits-philippines-for-pickleball-showcase

### 2026-10-16: Anna Leigh Waters to headline pickleball showdown in Manila

World No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters will headline the IAM Worldwide Pickleball Showdown in Manila on December 9, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anna-leigh-waters-to-headline-pickleball-showdown-in-manila

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