Following five days of exciting competition (June 17–21, 2026), the BIDV Cup 2026 | D-Joy Pickleball Tour – Leg 2 left a lasting impression through high-level matches, impressive organizational scale, professional quality, and the gathering of the international pickleball community.
The event not only affirmed Vietnam's capacity to organize international-scale pickleball tournaments but also established professional operational standards for this sport. As the Title Sponsor of the tournament, the Vietnam Investment and Development Bank (BIDV) contributed to spreading the physical fitness movement, encouraging an active lifestyle, and working together to build a sustainable community.
With nearly 2,000 matches, 1,530 registrations, and over 800 athletes from more than 20 countries and territories, the BIDV Cup 2026 | D-Joy Pickleball Tour - Leg 2 continued to achieve new milestones in the professional pickleball tournament system in Vietnam.
The tournament took place over 5 days of competition with nearly 2,000 exciting and dramatic matches.
From the allure of a tournament to the belief of the community
If Leg 1 marked the explosion of the 2026 tournament system, Leg 2 continues to affirm the growing appeal of the D-Joy Pickleball Tour to the global pickleball community.
During the competition days, events from Newbie to Pro were vibrant with many fast-paced, skillful, and emotional matches. In particular, the Pro finals became a highlight with high-level competitions between domestic and international athletes, attracting enthusiastic support from live audiences and online platforms.
In the Pro category, Phuc Huynh won the Men's Singles championship. Dutch player Roos Van Reek made a strong impression with three championship titles in the Women's Singles Pro, Mixed Doubles Pro (with Jack Munro), and Women's Doubles Pro (with Vivian Glozman). Meanwhile, Quang Duong and Harsh Mehta won the Men's Doubles Pro championship after a spirited performance.
Top 3 best men's singles players at the tournament
Beyond simply identifying champions, the tournament provides a high-quality opportunity for Vietnamese athletes to compete against international opponents on home soil, contributing to enhanced competitiveness and deeper integration with the global pickleball system.
High-standard operation at a leading Asian complex
The resounding success of the tournament stems from the professional and optimized operational process developed by the organizing committee over nearly two years, making the D-Joy Pickleball Tour one of the world's largest systems.
The entire tournament takes place at the D-Joy Pickleball South Saigon complex – a leading Asian complex boasting a full range of comprehensive facilities, from modern press conference rooms and high-end athlete accommodation to functional areas meeting the world's most stringent standards. The tournament features high prize money and a comprehensive range of athlete care services. All participating players receive valuable and practical gifts from major sponsors. The tournament's referees all meet international professional standards. All players' rackets undergo a rigorous testing process according to USAPA (United States Pickleball Association) standards, ensuring maximum transparency.
For the first time, digital VAR technology integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) is being fully implemented, allowing for fair, accurate, and transparent analysis of sensitive plays in real time. This is a special highlight of Leg 2, as even many leading professional pickleball tournaments worldwide, including the PPA Tour, have yet to implement a comprehensive AI-integrated VAR system in match officiating.
The D-Joy Pickleball Tour's pioneering application of this technology not only demonstrates its commitment to professional organization but also provides an opportunity for players to compete and gain experience in a modern environment right here in Vietnam. This is also a proud step forward, contributing to improving the quality of the tournament and gradually affirming the position of Vietnamese pickleball on the regional and world map.
AI-powered match data analysis and 3D modeling technologies were applied throughout the tournament.
Spreading Global Values
After nearly two years of continuous operation, the D-Joy Pickleball Tour has now reached optimal levels in all aspects of organization. The tournament has achieved significant media coverage, creating a profound impact in Vietnam and on international forums. Through this, it brings the voice of Vietnamese sports to the world, affirming the position of the D-Joy brand.
D-Joy continuously nurtures and supports Vietnamese pickleball clubs and players, creating a launching pad for domestic talents to confidently compete fairly and shine on the international stage.
Strong Resource Contribution
The success of the tournament is due to the support of many reputable partners, with BIDV serving as the Title Sponsor. BIDV's partnership contributes to improving the quality of tournament organization to international standards, while also demonstrating the bank's commitment to supporting the development of Vietnamese sports. Through cultural, sports, and social welfare activities, BIDV continues to spread positive values, aiming for sustainable development, with customers and the community at its center.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan - Deputy Director of BIDV Gia Dinh Branch and the best athletes in the Mixed Doubles Pro category.
In addition, the tournament received media support from HTV Sports and HTV-TMS, along with a series of leading reputable brands including Diamond Sponsor: TTC Group; Sole Transportation Sponsor: Vietnam Airlines; Medical Sponsor: Nam Saigon International General Hospital; Exclusive Ball Supplier: Facolos; Beverage Sponsor: Coca-Cola; Clothing Sponsor: Coolmate; Sports Equipment Sponsor: Jogarbola, and other units such as VLOOP, Potato Clothing, Kaiwin, Joma, Wika, Grand Castella, Dasin, Etiaxil, and Stupa.
Realizing the aspiration to elevate Vietnamese Pickleball to a higher level
According to Mr. Dang Quang Anh - Chairman of D-Joy, the results achieved after Leg 2 are clear evidence of the direction the organization is pursuing. "These figures not only reflect the growing appeal of the tournament, but also affirm D-Joy Pickleball's mission to gradually move the sport towards bigger goals such as the SEA Games, ASIAD, and the Olympics," he asserted.
Mr. Dang Quang Anh - Chairman of D-Joy, delivered a speech at the closing ceremony.
The BIDV Cup 2026 | D-Joy Pickleball Tour - Leg 2 sends a message: Vietnam is fully capable of organizing professional, large-scale pickleball tournaments. And with each leg of the D-Joy Pickleball Tour, the goal of bringing Vietnamese pickleball closer to major continental and world competitions is gradually becoming a reality.
According to Soha Newspaper