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  Économie du sportAsie

  JOOLA devient commanditaire en titre de DUPR et offre une carte-cadeau aux membres admissibles

  DUPR a désigné JOOLA comme commanditaire en titre, élargissant un partenariat qui couvre déjà la compétition universitaire et une entente sur la balle officielle. L’annonce ajoute aussi un avantage d’achat : les membres DUPR+ admissibles reçoivent une carte-cadeau de 30 $ pour des produits JOOLA, alors que l’abonnement annuel coûte 19,99 $. L’offre est réservée aux pays admissibles, mais l’annonce ne précise pas lesquels. JOOLA commandite déjà le DUPR College Pickleball Tour, et sa JOOLA HC-40 est la balle officielle des compétitions organisées ou sanctionnées par DUPR.

  Analyse Coachino

  Pour les athlètes qui envisagent DUPR+, la valeur nominale de la carte-cadeau dépasse le coût annuel de l’abonnement. Reste toutefois une question importante : quels pays sont admissibles?

  Source: Pickleball News Asia·Publié le: 24 oct. 2026, 05 h 42 HAP

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  Économie du sportAsie

  🇭🇰 Global Pickleball Summit in Hong Kong puts governance, youth pathways and the Olympics on the agenda

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  The Global Pickleball Summit 2026, organised by RacketPro in Hong Kong from October 18 to 20, moved the conversation from growth to structure, Pickleball News Asia reports. Timed just before the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam, it opened with social play and a session with pros such as Ben Johns, Anna Bright and Len Yang. Panels covered growth data, education, sustainable facilities, national federations, youth curricula and technology, and one asked whether the Olympics should be the goal at all. Erika Von Heiland Strader, who leads the Global Pickleball Federation, said recreation drives participation while governance brings legitimacy.

  Analyse Coachino

  Talk of curricula and youth pathways at a global summit signals demand for qualified coaching. Coaches who document their programmes will be better placed as federations set standards.

  Source: Pickleball News Asia·Publié le: 23 oct. 2026, 05 h 00 HAP

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  Économie du sportAsie

  🇯🇵 MLP Asia takes shape as THE DOTS TOKYO and the Viet Panthers unveil their rosters

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  Two of the six teams for the first MLP Asia season have introduced themselves, Pickleball News Asia reports. THE DOTS TOKYO, a venture between Japanese broadcaster TBS Holdings and dentsu Sports & Entertainment, will be captained by Yuta Funemizu and play the league's opening match in Japan, where the number of players is estimated at about 330,000. The Viet Panthers, backed by Ascend Sports Partners, are led by Quan Do and include Tama Shimabukuro and Kaitlyn Christian. The season begins on November 13, and the first champion will be crowned on December 12.

  Analyse Coachino

  Team leagues backed by media groups can create local stars quickly. Coaches in Japan and Vietnam may see fresh demand as fans who follow the teams look for places to play.

  Source: Pickleball News Asia·Publié le: 19 oct. 2026, 23 h 28 HAP

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  Économie du sportAsie

  🇲🇾 Fans say Anna Leigh Waters' Malaysia showcase was oversold, and Franklin Malaysia apologises

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  Anna Leigh Waters' exhibition at 91 Pickleball in Petaling Jaya on October 17 left many fans unhappy, Pickleball News Asia reports. Attendees complained that the event was oversold, with a packed venue, long queues and little time with the world No. 1. One fan said she and her partner paid RM1,300 each for VIP packages and still had nowhere to sit. Franklin Malaysia apologised the following day and promised a dedicated contact channel for affected ticket holders, but gave no timeline, described no remedy and did not respond to refund demands.

  Analyse Coachino

  Star appearances can win new fans or sour them. Clubs hosting big names should cap ticket sales at real capacity and promise only the access they can deliver.

  Source: Pickleball News Asia·Publié le: 19 oct. 2026, 04 h 39 HAP

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