Core Insights - A pickleball boom is currently taking place in Hangzhou, with the PPA Asia Professional Pickleball Tour Hangzhou Open kicking off on December 3, marking the first time this international event is held in mainland China [1] - The tournament features both professional and amateur categories, including men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles, running until December 6 [1] - Notable participants include world champion Federico Staksrud from Argentina, making his debut in China, and China's first professional pickleball champion, Long Yufei [1] Industry Overview - Pickleball is a sport that originated in 1965 in Seattle, combining elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, played on a court similar to that of badminton but with a net height akin to tennis [1] - The equipment used includes a hard plastic ball with 26 holes, approximately 1 cm in diameter, and the sport is characterized by its strong fun factor, diverse gameplay, adaptability, and high participation rates, leading to its growing popularity worldwide [1] Event Engagement - The event includes a pickleball experience zone, interactive games, and brand display areas, encouraging audience participation and creating a festive atmosphere [2] - Tickets for the event can be purchased online, allowing interested individuals to engage with the sport and experience its unique appeal [2]
杭州再迎重磅赛事 亚洲匹克球“巅峰之战”在临平开赛
Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-12-04 02:32