“Game, Set, Smash!”: New pickleball craze hits Vientiane


Pickleball has been rapidly gaining popularity in Vientiane since its arrival in January 2024. - Photo: Laotian Times

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): A rhythmic “pop-pop-pop” sound is beginning to echo across sports courts in Vientiane.

Pickleballs, a fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is slowly making its way into the heart of the small but passionate community in Laos capital Vientiane.

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