Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang targets Guinness record and Olympic bid

Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam, aims to set a Guinness World Record for attendance and push the sport toward Olympic recognition. Organizers expect nearly 80 nations and over 4,000 athletes, up from 68 and 2,500 last year. The August 30-September 6 event adds prize money, more venues, and youth and senior categories. Heineken is title sponsor; opening ceremony coincides with Vietnam's Independence Day. Founders emphasize cultural showcases and community, with Olympic recognition a long-term goal.