Neupotz, Germany – A new pickleball club, PBC Neupotz, is set to launch in the German town of Neupotz, aiming to introduce and cultivate the rapidly growing sport in the region. The initiative is spearheaded by Roland Heid and Thorsten Wolz, who envision pickleball as a valuable addition to the local sporting landscape. The impetus … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Former tennis star Ly Hoang Nam has been crowned the Best Male Athlete of the Year at the inaugural Vietnam Pickleball Awards, held on the evening of March 23rd. The awards gala, a first for the rapidly growing sport in Vietnam, brought together athletes, artists and industry representatives in … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Former tennis star Ly Hoang Nam has successfully transitioned to pickleball, earning the title of “Pickleball Player of the Year” at the inaugural Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025, held on the evening of March 23rd. The awards gala, a first-of-its-kind event in Vietnam, recognized outstanding contributions to the rapidly growing … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City played host to the Vietnam Pickleball Awards on the evening of March 23rd, 2026, where Ly Hoang Nam was crowned the “Best Male Athlete of the Year.” The former tennis player secured the title with a final score of 89.55 points, narrowly defeating badminton player Tran Ngoc Trieu, who finished with … Read more
SWINDON, England – The Swindon Pickleball Spring 2026 Festival is set to welcome over 200 enthusiasts from around the globe this weekend, including players traveling from as far as Australia and Hong Kong. The event, taking place March 21-22, showcases the rapidly growing popularity of pickleball, a sport often described as a blend of tennis, … Read more
Arganda del Rey is expanding its sporting offerings with the upcoming launch of two new pickleball courts at the Ciudad Deportiva Príncipe Felipe. The addition reflects the growing popularity of the sport in Spain and provides local residents with a new athletic outlet. The new facility, developed in collaboration with the Club de Tenis y … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – March 15, 2026 – The race for the Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 is intensifying, with a compelling head-to-head battle developing in the “Best Male Athlete of the Year” category. Tran Ngoc Trieu, widely known as Trieu “Badminton,” currently holds a narrow lead over Ly Hoang Nam, setting the stage … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The race for the top honors at the Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 is intensifying, with a particularly compelling battle brewing in the Best Male Athlete of the Year category. Ly Hoang Nam finds himself in a tight contest with Tran Ngoc Trieu, widely known as “Trieu ‘badminton’,” as voting … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The race for top honors at the 2025 Vietnam Pickleball Awards is heating up, with Ly Hoang Nam facing a formidable challenge from Tran Ngoc Trieu, known as “Trieu badminton,” in the Men’s Athlete of the Year category. Voting, which opened in early February 2026, has already surpassed 50,000 … Read more
The rapid surge in pickleball’s popularity, enjoyed by players of all ages, is accompanied by a growing number of reported injuries. Even as often touted as a low-impact sport, a recent uptick in cases at hospitals like the Central Hue Hospital in Vietnam highlights the need for preventative measures and proper technique. Understanding the risks … Read more