Ms. Do Thi Nam Phuong, Head of the Communication Center at the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City, shared this during the seminar - THANH LAM
This exchange event is part of the program accompanying the third Ho Chi Minh City Women's Newspaper Pickleball Tournament - 2025.
The discussion was moderated by psychologist Dr. To Nhi A, along with guests such as singer-songwriter Hoang Bach and former model Thanh Thao, Ms. Do Thi Nam Phuong - Head of the Communication Center of the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City, Ms. Tran Thanh Hoang Ngan - General Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Tennis and Pickleball Federation, and outstanding athletes participating in the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Newspaper Pickleball Tournament.
Pickleball enhances marital affection.
Opening the discussion, the winning couple of the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City Women's Newspaper Pickleball Tournament for couples over 45 years old - Mr. Tran Minh Man and Ms. Chau Thi Tien - revealed that sports brought them together from the very beginning, when they met on the tennis court.
Ms. Tien recounted: "Thanks to my friends' encouragement, I learned about pickleball. At first, I just thought I'd go to the field for fun. Every time we went out, my husband was the one who drove me. I jokingly said, 'Why don't you play too? It would motivate you to drive me around, and it would keep me from being bored!' Unexpectedly, he actually played and became addicted."
Mr. Man confirmed: "Initially, I just wanted to go to the field for fun, I didn't think I'd become so addicted. Every time I play with my wife, I feel like I'm releasing all the fatigue of the day."
On the field, we are no longer husband and wife with familiar worries, but teammates – working together, winning together, losing together. Sometimes we argue, get angry with each other, but then we still laugh together on the field, because ultimately, we both want to improve together."
For singer Hoang Bach, he used to be someone who preferred "masculine" sports, playing with all his might like football, and even had a strong aversion to pickleball. But today, singer Hoang Bach and his wife are an excellent pickleball playing couple.
Singer Hoang Bach shared that his wife invited him to play pickleball during Tet (Lunar New Year), when all his football friends had gone back to their hometowns and were busy with their families, so he agreed to try the sport.
Speaking about what keeps him involved with pickleball, he frankly stated: "Every time I see my wife drenched in sweat, but with a radiant smile, I feel happy too. Thanks to pickleball, my wife and I have naturally grown closer. For me, playing sports in exchange for sweat and joy is enough, and pickleball has given me that."
Former model Thanh Thảo (wife of singer Hoàng Bách) added, "Before, whenever my husband went on tour, he would invite me along, but I rarely went. However, since we started playing pickleball together, whenever Bách goes to perform, I go along and make plans with friends."
"After he finishes his performance, my wife and I grab our rackets and head to the court to play with our friends. This new habit has created a unique and interesting aspect to our lives."
Pickleball is just a sport.
Guests attending a roundtable discussion on the topic "Don't blame the pickleball!" - Photo: THANH LAM
From a social and medical perspective, Ms. Do Thi Nam Phuong, Head of the Communication Center at the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City, commented: "Pickleball is rapidly becoming a new social space that helps people connect and relieve stress."
However, when a new social phenomenon emerges, public opinion often tends to attach negative stereotypes, instead of focusing on the core benefit of happiness and well-being.
Ms. Nam Phuong expressed: "While grandparents have their own joys and children are often glued to their phones, the fact that all generations come together on the pickleball court is an invaluable family bonding experience. Negative aspects exist everywhere, and we shouldn't attribute those negative aspects to a sport that is inherently positive."
As for Ms. Hoang Phuong, who has been playing pickleball for over two years, she said that she got into the sport because her husband encouraged her. She also expressed her frustration that pickleball is often associated with negative stereotypes, causing players to easily become "unfaithful" to the sport.
She expressed: "When playing pickleball, I clearly understand my personality and my purpose: health and positive energy. Once I grasped that value and meaning, I believed I wouldn't easily fall into negative influences. On the other hand, people with bad intentions, no matter what sport they play or what environment they're in, will inevitably engage in negative behaviors."
Psychologist Dr. To Nhi A emphasized: "Pickleball is just pickleball, just a sport. We are blaming pickleball while the problem lies in individual responsibility and limitations. Pickleball is merely an excuse for pre-existing problems in the relationship to surface."
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhieu-chia-se-thu-vi-minh-oan-cho-pickleball-20251023161248522.htm
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