On Monday, November 25th, the PPA Tour and MLP announced the formation of PPA Tour Asia and MLP Asia. This further expands the companies' footprint in pickleball at the international level.
PPA Tour Asia and MLP Asia join already formed PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia.
The PPA Tour Asia is set to begin play in 2025 and will host a marquee event in October 2025. Countries included in the PPA and MLP Asia events include China, Vietnam, Japan and Singapore.
“Asia has a rich tradition of racket sports, and we are excited to contribute to its sports culture with the arrival of pickleball,” said Connor Pardoe, Founder and CEO of the PPA Tour. “With growing enthusiasm for the sport across the region, we see immense potential to bring the world’s premier pickleball brands to Asian audiences through PPA Asia and MLP Asia. This is a massive moment for global pickleball and we’re excited to continue to lead the charge.
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PPA Asia and MLP Asia will be led by Managing Director Kimberly Koh, the former Partnerships Director at World Table Tennis with 13 years of sports marketing experience in the region.
“As an athlete born in Vietnam and achieving success on the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball in the United States, I see the impact these organizations have on growing the game,” said Quang Duong, the highest-ranked Asian-born player on the PPA Tour and MLP. “With the passion for racket sports already established in the region, this is a huge moment for pickleball to explode across Asia and globally.”
As more details emerge about the PPA Asia and MLP Asia schedule and athletes participating, check back with The Dink for the latest information.
