Quang Duong, international stars to headline APP Asia HCM City Open
VOV.VN - The presence of Vietnamese-American pickleball star Quang Duong alongside international players is set to highlight the APP Asia Ho Chi Minh City Open 2026, marking the first time an official APP Asia Tour leg is hosted in Vietnam.
The international tournament will take place from December 10 to 13 at the VIAS Pickleball Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a total prize pool of US$50,000, according to a press conference on November 6.
The event is expected to draw more than 1,500 athletes, offering local fans a chance to experience professional pickleball on home soil.
Quang Duong, who has emerged as a major attraction globally and in Vietnam following his double gold medal win in men’s singles and doubles at the APP Asia Tour leg last July, is drawing special attention from fans.
The tournament will also draw a roster of international stars, including Megan Fudge, Sofia Sewing, Vivian Glozman, Roos van Reek, Richard Livornese, Jack Munro, and Tanner Tomassi. Their participation promises high-level competition and brings Vietnamese fans closer to world-class professional pickleball.
The competition, organized by Sports Era Vietnam Asia (SEVA) under the auspices of the Vietnam Pickleball Federation, covers 21 standard court clusters and 51 events designed for professional athletes, veterans, amateurs, and young talents.
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