The VTV AO Smith Pickleball Open 2025 kicked off on the morning of October 24th in Hanoi. The tournament is organized by the Sports Department of Vietnam Television and TD Media, the Department of Sports and Physical Education, in collaboration with Vietcontent.

"Pickleball is not just an entertainment sport, but has become a place to connect communities, spread a healthy lifestyle, and create positive values ​​for society," said Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, General Director of Vietnam Television, at the opening ceremony.

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The tournament opened on the morning of October 24th.

Athletes participated in the following categories: Open Doubles (men's doubles, mixed doubles); amateur doubles under 35 and over 35 (men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles); and special categories for artists, businesspeople, and celebrities.

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

The total prize money exceeds 1 billion VND. In particular, the MVP (Most Valuable Player) will receive a prize of 20 million VND.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/khoi-tranh-giai-pickleball-co-tien-thuong-hon-1-ti-dong-2456071.html