700 athletes compete for pickleball prize with prize money of more than 1 billion VND

This is a large-scale sporting event organized by the Sports Department - Vietnam Television and TD Media, under the professional management of the Vietnam Sports Department and the coordination of Vietcontent.

700 athletes will compete in 11 different events, including: open doubles (men's doubles, mixed doubles); amateur doubles under 35 and over 35 (men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles); and special events for artists, businessmen and celebrities.

The total prize value exceeds 1 billion VND, with the prize for each event ranging from 5 to 60 million VND, along with trophies, medals and gifts from sponsors. The MVP (Best Athlete of the Tournament) will receive a prize worth 20 million VND.

"Pickleball is not only an entertaining sport, but has become a place to connect the community, spread a healthy lifestyle and create positive values for society," Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam - General Director of Vietnam Television shared at the opening ceremony.

This year's tournament attracted special attention with the participation of many athletes, artists and famous people such as the Quang Duong - Bao Duong brothers, young talents Truong Vinh Hien, Sophia Phuong Anh, Minh Quan, Dat "tro", Dac Tien, Ngoc Trieu, Nguyen Anh Thang or businesswoman Le Bach Hop, singer Ha Le, beauty queen Vu Thuy Quynh, MC Vo Thanh Trung, Ngo Chi Lan, actor Chi Nhan, former football player Do Thi Ngoc Cham.

The most notable highlight of this year's tournament is the application of IRS (Instant Replay System) technology, deployed for the first time at a Pickleball tournament in Vietnam. MK Vision, the technology partner, has deployed a modern system with 10 high-resolution cameras, covering the entire field area.

Matches are held according to international Pickleball USA Rules. In addition to the official matches, spectators also have the opportunity to participate in many sports activities and exchanges for the community and family.

Most notable is the charity auction with the racket signed by Quang Duong and Bao Duong brothers. All proceeds will be donated to Tam Long Viet Fund - the direct operator of the program "Heart for Children" of Vietnam Television - to support disadvantaged children with congenital heart disease.