HKCTA, Sino Group push pickleball across Hong Kong
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Summary
The Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) and Sino Group have launched the Hong Kong Pickleball Elite Training and Community Promotion Programme to accelerate the sport’s development in Hong Kong. The plan combines formalised representative-team selection, structured training and a wider calendar of school, community and league activities aimed at growing both elite performance and mass participation.
Key Points
- HKCTA said the partnership will combine its tennis coaching resources and international network with Sino Group’s support and existing pickleball venue ecosystem
- In June, a territory-wide open selection for the Hong Kong, China pickleball team attracted more than 200 players aged from 12 to 71
- A 26-member Hong Kong squad trained in August at tmtp commons in Tuen Mun Town Plaza, a Sino Group venue in Tuen Mun
- Asia No. 1 Wong Hong-kit was appointed captain and coach, with Sino Group saying it expects his international experience to guide the team.
- The team is preparing for the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam, in September after finishing runners-up at the previous edition.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the programme sets out a clearer pathway from school and community participation to representative-level competition, rather than treating pickleball as only a casual pastime. With primary school classes, elderly training, leagues, workshops, social nights and support for the PPA Asia professional tour in October, organisers are trying to turn broad interest into a lasting local sports structure.