The tournament gathered more than 1,000 outstanding, highly skilled athletes along with many recreational players and young talents from clubs across Quang Ninh City and various provinces and cities nationwide. The athletes competed across multiple age groups and competition categories, including the advanced (Open) category. To accommodate the dense match schedule, the Organizing Committee arranged matches to take place concurrently at the Central 6 Court Complex and the TCT Court Complex (Hong Gai Ward).

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The flag-raising ceremony opening the 2026 Quang Ninh City Open Pickleball Tournament.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Vu Van Tuyen, President of the Quang Ninh City Pickleball Association and Head of the Organizing Committee, emphasized: In recent times, the sport of Pickleball has grown strongly, attracting a large number of people of all ages to practice. The tournament is held to promote the campaign “All people practice physical training following the example of great Uncle Ho”, creating a rewarding playground for athletes to gain experience, improve their skills, and strengthen solidarity among clubs. This is also an opportunity to promote the image of the friendly and hospitable land and people of Quang Ninh to friends and sports fans nationwide.

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A representative of the Vietnam Pickleball Federation presents flowers to congratulate the Organizing Committee of the 2026 Quang Ninh Open Pickleball Tournament.

Right after the opening ceremony, the pairs entered into exciting competitions in the group-stage matches with high determination, treating the audience to many dramatic and spectacular plays.

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The athletes competed with high determination under the enthusiastic cheering of a large audience.

Earlier, on October 31, the athletes entered into spirited competitions in the qualifying and group-stage matches at the Central 6 Court Complex and the TCT Court Complex (Hong Gai Ward). In the sporting spirit of solidarity, honesty, and noble sportsmanship, the players treated spectators to many dramatic rallies, creating a vibrant sports festival atmosphere right from the opening rounds.

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The 2026 Quang Ninh City Open Pickleball Tournament creates a rewarding playground for players of various ages, from veteran players to young talents.

Today (November 1), the tournament continues with the semi-final and final matches across the events. The closing and award ceremony for the pairs of athletes achieving outstanding results is scheduled to take place later this evening.

Tung Lam