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BBC News
2 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
More than 2,000 to compete at Pickleball Open in Telford
More than 2,000 pickleball players will arrive in Shropshire shortly for a major Pickleball English Open will be held at Telford's International Centre for the third time, from 6 to 10 year's competition ran for seven days but Pickleball England said the schedule was was "tough" on volunteers, so made the decision to streamline this year's event over five days, but with longer is a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be played by singles or in pairs, either indoors or outside. "When registration opened, we were amazed to receive over 1,400 entries in just four hours," the sports body said."Some events filled up immediately. "With 2,348 players from 41 countries, we're proud to host our biggest tournament yet."Taking place across 40 courts, players range from under 12s to 70+.There is a prize money pool of £30,000 across all of its open events, some of which will be live-streamed. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Pickleball 4 A Purpose to Host Largest Tournament Yet on September 28, 2025, in Coconut Creek, Florida
07/29/2025, Plantation, Florida // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Plantation, FL – Pickleball 4 A Purpose, the fast-growing teen-led nonprofit connecting generations through pickleball, will host its largest event yet on September 28, 2025, at the Diadem Pickleball Complex in Coconut Creek, Florida. Founded by Ava Weissman, a rising senior at American Heritage School, the organization has raised over $30,000 in less than a year and now boasts 14 chapters across 9 states and participants reached in 17 countries. The September tournament will be the third semi-annual event organized by Pickleball 4 A Purpose, with a goal of raising $10,000 for the Florida Council on Aging. The format features intergenerational teams—one youth and one senior—highlighting the organization's core mission of building meaningful connections across age groups through play. Ava is actively securing sponsors and community support for what promises to be the most impactful tournament yet. 'Not only does raising money create impact for the community, but the bonds I see made at every tournament are what keep the organization going. It's a way to heal generational divides, spark joy, and create something lasting—not just in our communities, but across the world,'said Ava Weissman. Inspired by playing pickleball with her grandmother, Ava launched the organization in June 2024 to address rising youth anxiety and senior loneliness. Her efforts have been recognized by United HomeCare, who honored her with the 2025 Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Medal Award, and she will receive the Public Service State Service Award in Orlando on August 7. Past tournaments have seen impressive community engagement and fundraising outcomes. The inaugural event raised over $6,000 and included a $2,000 donation to AVUSConnect, a nonprofit supporting intergenerational connection through technology. The second tournament generated $10,000 and contributed $4,000 to United HomeCare to fund meal delivery programs for South Florida seniors. Additional chapters in Philadelphia, Scarsdale, and Washington, D.C. have since hosted their own events, raising thousands more for youth and senior-focused causes including children's hospitals, food security programs, and summer camps With over 4,000 people reached, 1,000+ student service hours provided, and a growing international footprint, Pickleball 4 A Purpose is scaling rapidly. Ava has authored a Chapter Playbook to help students launch local chapters, and new tournaments are already planned for the months ahead. The September 28th event will serve as a national showcase of the movement's momentum and impact. About Pickleball 4 A Purpose Pickleball 4 A Purpose is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 to foster intergenerational connection through inclusive pickleball tournaments. The initiative promotes physical health, emotional well-being, and social impact by uniting youth and seniors around a shared purpose—and raising funds for causes that serve both generations. Media Contact: Heather Weissman Phone: (215) 498-0066 Email: [email protected] Original Source of the original story >> Pickleball 4 A Purpose to Host Largest Tournament Yet on September 28, 2025, in Coconut Creek, Florida
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
What to know about Hong Kong Open 2025 pickleball tournament and 6 places to play
Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular in Asia, with new courts opening regularly and rising numbers of players. Advertisement In 2024, Seymour Rifkind, a US-based pickleball ambassador, said that Chinese officials told him they expect there to be 10,000 courts and 100 million players in China over the next five years. In Hong Kong, the inaugural Hong Kong Open, part of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour Asia, will take place at the Kai Tak Arena in Kai Tak Sports Park this August. The tournament will be hosted by the United Pickleball Association (UPA), the parent company of the PPA Tour, who are positioning the activity to be the next leading sport in Asia. The tournament is open to players of all ages and experience levels, and amateur players can play alongside professionals. The contest will be organised according to skill level and age, with 'Pro League' gold medallists eligible for prize money up to US$50,000, as well as 1,000 points that count towards the PPA Tour Asia Rankings. Amateur players can win up to US$9,000. Advertisement Categories include men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles. Since registration began in late June, there have already been over 600 applicants, including star Hong Kong player Jack Wong, who is aiming for a triple-crown win at the open, as well as China's gold medallist Long Yufei, who ranks among the top 12 in the UPA Asia Trailblazers programme.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
PICKLEBALL KINGDOM OPENS KENTUCKY'S LARGEST INDOOR FACILITY IN LEXINGTON!
LEXINGTON, Ky., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball Kingdom, the premier indoor pickleball franchise, announces the Grand Opening of its newest state-of-the-art facility in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The facility, located at 152 Turner Commons in Lexington, KY, will be hosting free open play throughout the weekend. The Grand Opening Day will be packed with excitement for all ages and skill levels, including: Free Open Play All Weekend – (Reserve your spot now on the Pickleball Kingdom App.) Open Play Times: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Grand Opening Ceremony – Join us as we officially cut the ribbon and celebrate this major milestone with a Ribbon Cutting at 2:00 PM! Prizes & Giveaways – Enter to win exciting gear and memberships throughout the day! This location will be opening in Lexington's newest upcoming development, The Commons. Lexington native and president of Pickleball X, Sheehan Lake, is very excited about opening this facility. "We are thrilled to open Kentucky's largest indoor pickleball facility and plan on it being the hub for pickleball across the Bluegrass." In the days leading up to our public launch, Pickleball Kingdom will be hosting exclusive events: Thursday, July 31 – Member Night – An invite-only experience for members to be the first of the general public on the courts. Friday, August 1 – Friends & Family Preview (Private Invite Only) – A closed celebration of Pickleball Kingdom's launch with staff's family and friends invited. Whether you're new to pickleball or a seasoned player, come see why Pickleball Kingdom is redefining the game. With a day of free open play planned on Saturday, August 2nd, this is a great chance to rally on Lexington's newest Pickleball experience. Not a Member? Sign up today and get an Ace Membership, your first month for $1, and the $100 initiation fee waived. Questions? Reach out at info@ About Pickleball Kingdom Pickleball Kingdom is the premier indoor pickleball franchise, dedicated to fostering community and providing world-class facilities. With a mission to create a global network of pickleball venues, Pickleball Kingdom is at the forefront of the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. For more information, visit Website: info@ Facebook: Instagram: Download the Pickleball Kingdom app: iOS: Android: View original content: SOURCE Pickleball Kingdom Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Sunil Gavaskar explains why he would choose to watch badminton over cricket on any day: ‘That's my favourite sport'
India legend Sunil Gavaskar said that he was a huge fan of badminton and he would prefer to watch badminton over cricket any time. He also said that it was his favourite sport and compared the 2022 Thomas cup win by India to the iconic 1983 World Cup win. 'I would play badminton. That's my favourite sport. You ask me to watch cricket and badminton, I'll go for badminton any time. It's just a fabulous sport and I think India is doing so well in recent times. Winning the Thomas Cup a couple of years ago is almost like India winning the World Cup in 83. So there's a lot of progress and we've had great champions. I love watching the sport,' he said in a video shared by Sony Sports on X. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨! Sunny G offers Pujara a spot in his Pickleball team 🤝🤣 #SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) July 26, 2025 In recent times, some of the rallies, they go on for a couple of minutes. I saw one which was like a 100 shots. It was a doubles match and doubles are more likely to have these rallies. It's amazing, their reflexes and everything,' Gavaskar added. In 2022, India defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the Thomas Cup for the first time. India were off to a perfect start as Lakshya Sen defeated Anthony Ginting by 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in a thrilling tie. India's doubles pair Satwik and Chirag defeated Ahsan-Sukamuljo! 18-21, 23-21, 21-19, the most sensational victory of their career, to give India a 2-0 lead. In the third game, Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 to make it 3-0. They have done it without losing a match in the final. On Saturday, however, India's top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after suffering a straight-game defeat to Malaysian second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semifinals. The Asian Games champions once again found themselves on the losing side against the world No. 2 Malaysian duo, who have proven to be a persistent hurdle in their path. Satwik and Chirag went down 13-21 17-21 to 2022 World champions and two-time Olympic bronze medallists Aaron and Soh.
