Anh Thang wins two golds at Asian Pickleball Tournament 2025
VOV.VN - Nguyen Anh Thang, aka Anh Chu Pickleball, has bagged two gold medals at the Asian Pickleball Tournament – Hoiana WPC Finals 2025.
The tournament, the oldest and most prestigious in the Asia-Pacific region, was held from January 8 to 19 on eight world-class pickleball courts at Hoiana Resort & Golf. It attracted more than 400 top athletes from around the world.
In the Men’s Doubles Open 35+, Thang and his partner displayed outstanding teamwork, defeating strong opponents convincingly.
In the Men’s Singles Open 35+, with consistent form and superior technique, Thang added another gold medal to his collection, asserting his status on the international stage.
His success at the WPC Finals follows an impressive string of achievements in the WPC SERIES - ASIA PACIFIC 2024, where he won three gold medals in Men’s Singles Open 35+, Men’s Doubles Open 35+, and Mixed Doubles Open 35+.
Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport played with two players (singles) or four players (doubles). Participants use paddles to hit a perforated, hollow plastic ball over a 34-inch-high (0.86 m) net until one side fails to return the ball or commits a rule infraction.
Pickleball initially gained popularity in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States between 1965 and 2020 and has grown in popularity worldwide over recent years. In fact, the sport was recognised as the fastest-growing sport in the US in 2021, 2022, and 2023, with an estimated 4.8 million players by 2023.
Initially introduced to Vietnam in 2018, pickleball has experienced significant growth in recent years, with approximately 25 pickleball clubs now established throughout the country.
