On Saturday, March 28th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kaly Pickleball, we held the “Vietnam–Japan Pickleball Friendly Cup,” a beginner-focused friendly tournament 🇻🇳🇯🇵.

A space where Japan–Vietnam connections naturally grow through sports! 🇯🇵🇻🇳

A total of 104 participants joined the event!

Vietnamese: 63
Japanese: 39
Western participants: 2

Most participants can communicate in basic English, so there’s no need to worry about communication!

Many joined for the first time, making it a great opportunity for anyone in Ho Chi Minh City who wants to connect with Japanese, Vietnamese, and international friends, regardless of nationality ♪

🏓 Fun and interactive activities

・Matches were played in doubles format
・Pairs were randomly assigned in advance using AI (with a focus on Vietnam–Japan pairings)
・Top 3 pairs received exciting prizes
・Mid-event games with special rewards
・A lucky draw with great prizes at the end

💬 Participant feedback (excerpt)

“I made Japanese friends! The tournament itself was also very fun!” / Vietnamese male (40s)
“The prizes were amazing and exciting. I lost this time, but I want to join again!” / Vietnamese female (20s)
“Vietnamese players are so good! But it motivated me to practice more (laugh)” / Japanese female (20s)
“I think this is a meaningful event where we can connect with Vietnamese people through pickleball.” / Japanese male (50s)
“The mid-event games also had great prizes—really good value. Next time I want a medal! (lol)” / Japanese male (30s)

🌟 We look forward to your participation!

This event is recommended for those who:

・Want to find pickleball friends
・Want to try competing in a tournament (first-timers welcome)
・Want to enjoy Japanese and Vietnamese cultures
・Are looking for a casual and easy-to-join event
・Want to make Japanese and Vietnamese friends
・Want to expand business connections

We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to our next event ♪

📷 Event highlights

Photos taken during the event will be shared with all participants free of charge ⭐︎