On October 22nd, the First National News Media Pickleball Invitational Conference was held in Beijing, attracting journalists from across the country to participate. Liang Jinxiong, Deputy Director of the China Pickleball Sports Working Committee, expressed hope that this event would further promote the development of this increasingly popular emerging sport in China.
The tournament is set to take place from November 9th to 10th in Wen’an County, Langfang City, Hebei Province, and will feature only doubles matches. During the event, a pickleball seminar for journalists will also be conducted locally. Liang highlighted that the number of pickleball tournaments nationwide is rapidly increasing, with successful events such as the China Pickleball Tour and the National Pickleball Championships contributing to the sport’s growing momentum in the country. He emphasized that this new sport is poised to attract even more public participation in the future.
Pickleball combines elements of table tennis, badminton, and tennis, making it an accessible and enjoyable sport for individuals of all ages and skill levels due to its low space requirements and quick learning curve. Wang Yun, Deputy Director of the Small Ball Sports Management Center under the General Administration of Sport of China, noted during the conference that pickleball has a low barrier to entry and offers a competitive edge, which can positively drive the development of its industry and encourage more people to engage in fitness activities.
The event is organized under the guidance of the Small Ball Sports Management Center and the China Pickleball Sports Working Committee, with support from the Pickleball Association for the Journalism Community.
