The Da Nang leg of the "Vietnam Pickleball Open Cup - Future Stars 2026" concluded on 5/7 after two days of competition at the Tuyen Son Sports Complex. The tournament gathered nearly 300 athletes, aged under 10 to under 18, from various localities, competing in multiple categories. These young players contributed to promoting the youth pickleball movement in the central region.
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The Pharmacity pharmacy chain is the title sponsor of the "Vietnam Pickleball Open Cup - Future Stars 2026" tournament. Photo: New Sports Company |
The Pharmacity pharmacy chain is the title sponsor of the "Vietnam Pickleball Open Cup - Future Stars 2026" tournament. Photo: New Sports Company
As the title sponsor, the Pharmacity pharmacy chain deployed a "Health Station" to provide medical support for athletes throughout the competition. An on-site medical team was present at the courts, promptly handling any incidents and ensuring peace of mind for participants and parents.
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Pharmacity booth at the Dinky District experience area outside the courts. Photo: New Sports Company |
Pharmacity booth at the Dinky District experience area outside the courts. Photo: New Sports Company
A Pharmacity representative stated that the company aims to foster proactive health habits through sports activities, moving beyond solely focusing on treatment after illnesses arise. This partnership with the "Vietnam Pickleball Open Cup - Future Stars 2026" series is part of Pharmacity's strategy to encourage active lifestyles and enhance community health.
"Supporting youth tournaments aligns with Pharmacity's goal to become a healthcare partner for the younger generation", a company representative stated.
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An under 10 men's singles athlete. Photo: New Sports Company |
An under 10 men's singles athlete. Photo: New Sports Company
Pharmacity pharmacy, a part of Pharmacity Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, was established in 2011. After 15 years of operation, the brand now operates over 1,000 GPP-standard pharmacies nationwide with nearly 5,000 pharmacists, providing healthcare products and services to the public.
The "Vietnam Pickleball Open Cup - Future Stars 2026" is a tournament series for youth and children, organized by New Sports Joint Stock Company in collaboration with Thieu nien Tien phong and Nhi dong Newspaper. The series features multiple legs in Ha Noi, TP HCM, and Da Nang, gathering hundreds of young athletes nationwide. Players compete in age groups from under 10 to under 18, fostering school pickleball and identifying young talent.
