Pickleball’s growing popularity in Asia was on full display at the Vietnam Pickleball Championship – Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025. Over three action-packed days in Ho Chi Minh City, more than 1,000 athletes from ten countries battled for glory, but none shone brighter than 21-year-old sensation Truong Vinh Hien, who swept four championship crowns to prove his place among Vietnam’s elite.
Truong Vinh Hien’s Championship Sweep
- Men’s Singles Super Cup – Champion
- Professional Men’s Singles (ages 14–34) – Champion
- Professional Men’s Doubles Super Cup – Champion (partner: Nicholas Khamphilath)
- Professional Men’s Doubles (ages 14–34) – Champion (partner: Nicholas Khamphilath)
Hien won every match in straight games, out-scoring each opponent by wide margins. In doubles, he and Laotian-American partner Nicholas Khamphilath were dubbed “unrivaled,” drawing spectators on-site and online.
International Depth & Diversity
- More than 1,000 competitors
- Ten participating countries & territories: Vietnam, United States, Australia, Germany, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, Hong Kong
- Multiple age brackets for both professional and amateur divisions
By welcoming competitors from every corner of the pickleball world, the tournament highlighted Vietnam’s intent to become a regional pickleball hub.
Community Highlights
Pickleball Beauty: Actress Huynh Hong Loan
Fan Favorite (28,000+ votes): Tennis star Pham Thi Kim Nguyen
Runners-Up: Emma Le, Kim Anh, Le Nhan
Family clinics, live entertainment, and a vendor village complemented the matches, giving first-timers a memorable introduction to pickleball culture.
Organizers Applaud Athlete Passion
“With a fiery competitive spirit, determination and perseverance, the participants have contributed to the tournament with eye-catching, technical and sporty matches. You are the ones who have strongly inspired, created the success and influence of this year’s tournament.”
– Journalist Phung Cong Suong, Editor-in-Chief, Tien Phong Newspaper & Head of the Organizing Committee
Looking Ahead
With Asian majors now dotting the calendar—from Bangkok to Busan—Vietnam’s triumph sets the stage for even bigger draws and deeper talent pools. Expect to see Truong Vinh Hien headline continental circuits much like fellow Vietnamese standout Quang Duong did before turning free agent, inspire youth clinics, and perhaps spearhead Vietnam’s medal hunt at upcoming Asian multi-sport games.
Final Rally Cry
From silky third-shot drops to roaring crowds, the Vietnam Pickleball Championship 2025 proved that Asia’s pickleball boom is only just beginning. Grab a paddle, join the rally, and be part of the next chapter of pickleball history.
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