Global pickleball expansion continues

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Vietnam hosts two pickleball tournaments linking media, business and charity

   Two Vietnamese pickleball events in Ho Chi Minh City and Đồng Nai brought together journalists, businesses and charity, offering prize money and gifts for needy children.

2. 3 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Pickleball Expands in Asia with Women's Event in Sri Lanka and Junior Growth

   Sri Lanka hosted its first women‑only over‑40 pickleball tournament, while Asia’s junior circuit expanded sharply in Vietnam, China and India, signalling rapid regional growth.

3. 6 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   India's Pickleball Surge and Senior World Cup Squads Revealed

   India's pickleball scene grows with 150,000 players and 1,200 courts, while senior squads led by Nitten Kirtane prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam.

4. 11 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Vietnam’s Pickleball Growth Highlighted by Trà Ngọc Hằng’s Annual Tournament and New Team Jogarbola

   Vietnam’s pickleball scene expanded in 2024 with Trà Ngọc Hằng’s larger‑than‑ever tournament, highlighted by a touching mother‑daughter moment, and the launch of Team Jogarbola featuring the country’s top‑rank

5. 19 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   India's Harsh Mehta leads team at 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam

   India’s pickleball team, captained by Harsh Mehta, will compete at the 2026 World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam (Aug 30‑Sep 6) after a rigorous selection and training program.

6. 28 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   India Prepares for 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam

   India's pickleball team unveiled its World Cup jersey for the 2026 event in Da Nang, Vietnam, as players shift toward professional careers and aim for World Cup selection.

7. 29 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Hanoi launches Pickleball at 2026 Summer Sports Games and Family Tournament

   Hanoi added pickleball to its 2026 Summer Sports Games and hosted a family tournament, aiming to boost youth participation and community health.

8. 29 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   New pickleball venues open in Oak Hill, WV and Livermore, CA

   Oak Hill, WV added a mobile pickleball net for public use, while Livermore, CA approved an indoor Pickleball Kingdom venue with eight courts and noise‑control features.

9. 30 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   DPC KOBE launches solo-friendly pickleball Open Play sessions in early July

   DPC KOBE in Japan will run solo‑friendly pickleball Open Play sessions in early July, with beginner to advanced levels, 16‑player limits and fees of ¥1,100–¥2,200.

10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Vietnam hosts D‑Joy Pickleball Tour Leg 2, drawing 800 athletes from 20 nations

    Vietnam’s D‑Joy Pickleball Tour Leg 2 (June 17‑21 2026) hosted 2,000 matches, 800+ athletes from 20+ nations, introduced AI‑powered VAR, and saw Phúc Huỳnh win men’s singles.

11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Oak Harbor, Washington drives community-built pickleball courts

    Oak Harbor, WA partners with a homeowners group to build five pickleball courts; Canton, MA seeks new permanent courts; India readies for the World Cup, and Australian star Sahra Dennehy wins three Asian titles

12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Indian Pickleball Stars Shine at BIDV Cup 2026 in Vietnam

    Indian players topped the BIDV Cup 2026 in Vietnam: Harsh Mehta/Quang Duong won men’s doubles, Mihika Yadav took women’s singles bronze, and Arjun Singh/Naomi Amalsadiwala earned mixed doubles silver, showing a

13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Pickleball events debut in Awara and Tokyo as sport gains popularity in Japan

    Awara City and Tokyo held free beginner pickleball events in June‑July 2026, featuring instruction and promotional activities to boost the sport’s popularity in Japan.

14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Pickleball expands globally with rising participation and new courts

    Pickleball's U.S. player base hits 24 million, while Singapore adds 30 courts, highlighting rapid global growth of the sport.

15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Pickleball Grows in Peoria, Illinois and Paraguay with New Courts and Free Classes

    Peoria, Illinois expands pickleball venues, while Asunción, Paraguay launches Club Dink with free beginner classes and new courts to grow the sport regionally.

16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Vietnam expands pickleball scene with school tournament in Da Nang and city event in Ho Chi Minh City

    Vietnam saw rapid pickleball growth in June 2026 with Da Nang’s first school‑university tournament (65 schools, 331 athletes) and a Ho Chi Minh City event offering a 200 million VND prize pool and VinFast bike

17. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Mai Thỏ’s viral photo series and Pickleball appearance boost her social media fame

    Vietnamese influencer Mai Thỏ’s candid dress photo series and her role as MC‑referee at a Pickleball event both went viral, underscoring her lasting social‑media appeal.

18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's Celebrity Pickleball Tournaments Draw Stars and Large Prize Pools

    Vietnam hosted two high‑profile pickleball events in June 2026, the Lavender Icon Open with celebrities like Hương Giang and Minh Hằng, and the People’s Labor tournament in Ho Chi Minh City offering a 200 M VND

19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Mikar Fisher's upset win spotlights Vietnam's booming Pickleball scene

    British newcomer Mikar Fisher upset Vietnamese champion Trương Vinh Hiển, while a viral 7 million VND bill reveals upscale Pickleball venues turning the sport into a social dining event in Vietnam.

20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Galicia's Vigo padel tournament expands participation as nearby court converts to pickleball

    Vigo's XII Padel Tournament runs June 26‑July 5, aims for over 1,200 players and donates €1 per entry to the Spanish Cancer Association, while nearby Meaño replaces an unused padel court with a new pickleball c

21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Vietnam sees surge in professional pickleball tournaments

    Vietnam's pickleball scene expands as former beauty‑queen Trà Ngọc Hằng runs professional tournaments, the Aristino Championship links sport to bridge‑building projects, and a celebrity‑filled People’s Daily t‑

22. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Squash and Pickleball Provincial Championships Draw Hundreds

    Canada hosted the 2026 BC Junior squash championships and the 2026 Saskatchewan provincial pickleball tournament, drawing over 100 and 400 athletes respectively, with the latter supporting a mental‑health cause

23. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Pickleball’s Growth Drives Safety Advice and New Florida Courts

    Pickleball’s surge in the U.S. has sparked guidance on foot‑ankle injury prevention and led to the opening of Turnberry Isle Racquet Club’s new pickleball courts in Aventura, Florida.

24. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Malaysia opens new pickleball hub while India lags on sport's infrastructure

    Malaysia opened Skycourts Kuala Lumpur with pickleball courts to boost Asian talent, while India struggles with limited courts, few players, and weak support for the sport.

25. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Pickleball Hubs Open in Madrid and New York as Sport Grows

    Madrid opens Europe’s biggest pickleball hub, while New York adds new CityPickle courts.

26. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    MetaShot and Yudiz Solutions launch world’s first smart pickleball game

    MetaShot and Yudiz Solutions team up to launch the first smart pickleball game on a motion‑gaming platform, debuting in the US and India.

27. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Pickleball expands with Indian league's digital push and Six Zero's durable paddle technology

    India's new pickleball league highlights digital fan engagement while Six Zero launches durable 'Diamond Tough' paddles.

28. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Pickleball gains momentum: Victoria festival and India's Sheth family shine

    Victoria hosts a three‑day pickleball festival while India's Sheth family earns World Cup medals, showcasing the sport's global rise.

29. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources

    Pickleball fuels local fundraiser and expands into school programmes worldwide

    Pickleball supports a Kentucky charity event and gains traction as a low‑cost, health‑focused sport in schools worldwide.