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Latest pickleball news from Southeast Asia
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UPA Asia Trailblazers Season 2 Unveils Class Of 2026
UPA Asia names 16 athletes for Trailblazers Season 2 Class of 2026, awarding pro contracts, U.S. immersion, and a pathway to PPA Tours.
Dinagyang Pickleball Cup 2026 Brings Nationals-Bound Doubles To Central Philippine University
CPU hosted Dinagyang Pickleball Cup 2026 (Jan 16–18), crowning champions across divisions and sending all podium finishers to PPf Nationals.
GRAZIA Pickleball Tournament Season 2 Brings Sunshine, Style, and Tight Finishes to KL
Sunshine, style, and nail-biting rallies - GRAZIA Pickleball Season 2 brought social energy to Pickle Social Club, capped by tight finals.
Penang Hosts Vave’s Pickleball “Playcation” Debut as Sport Meets Travel
Vave launches its first pickleball “Playcation” in Penang, Jan 30–31, mixing team competition with family travel, tours, and a new event app.
Crown on the Line: Eight Filipino Teams Target PCL Asia Return
Eight Filipino squads gear up for a thrilling PCL Asia Crown Finals, reclaiming their crown and prove their dominance on the regional pickleball stage.
Manila to Host Global Pickleball Federation Congress 2025
The Global Pickleball Federation Congress 2025 heads to Manila, bringing together leaders and athletes to shape the future of pickleball worldwide.
Pickle Yard SOMO Claims PCL Philippines Crown at MOA; Plot Twist Sends SO Chill to Shenzhen Too
Pickle Yard SOMO sweeps SO Chill 3–0 to win PCL Philippines at MOA. With a plot twist that nobody expected.
Bank of Singapore to Stage Invite-Only Pickleball Corporate Challenge at National Stadium in 2026
Bank of Singapore will stage an invite-only challenge during a three-day pickleball tournament at the National Stadium in Q3 2026, featuring 2,000+ players.
UPA Asia Trailblazers Season 2 Gets RPO Coaching Power-Up; Collin Johns to Lead December Camp
UPA Asia partners with the Racket Professional Organization to raise coaching standards across Asia, with Collin Johns heading the December pre-selection camp. Applications close October 19, 2025.
Mothership Unveils High-Performance Pickleball Ecosystem Backed by Six Zero and AI Innovation
Mothership and Six Zero launch Kuala Lumpur's pro-grade pickleball facility with real-time AI analytics and LaunchPad talent pathway.
Pickleball Set for Sarawak Secondary Schools in Grassroots Drive
Sarawak launches pickleball programs in secondary schools with new OGC court and 2025 championship, fueling grassroots growth for pickleball in Asia.
OnlyDink Claims PCL Malaysia Crown, Off to Shenzhen
OnlyDink won the the PCL Malaysia crown and heads to Shenzhen for the PCL Asia Grand Finals, representing Malaysia in Asia’s top amateur pickleball league.