Pickleball Awards: Fierce Competition Heats Up as Voting Nears Close

The Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 are down to the wire, with over 50,000 votes already cast as fans weigh in on the nation’s top pickleball talent. Nominations initially exceeded 1,900, demonstrating the growing popularity of the sport within the country.

Tight Races for Top Honors

The competition is particularly fierce in the Best Male Athlete category, where Tran Ngoc Trieu, known as Trieu “badminton,” currently holds a narrow lead over Ly Hoang Nam. The difference in votes between the two is described as negligible, promising a dramatic finish.

Rounding out the top eight nominees for Best Male Athlete are Do Minh Quan, Nguyen Dac Tien, Vu Huu Tri, Hung Anh, Thang Nguyen, and Dinh Quang Linh.

Trieu “badminton” also leads in the Best Men’s Doubles category, partnered with Dat “tro.” Do Minh Quan and Truong Vinh Hien are close behind, while Ly Hoang Nam and Le Xuan Duc currently hold third place.

Women’s Division Leaders

In the Best Female Athlete category, Sophia Phuong Anh is currently in the lead. She and Sophia Huynh Tran are also contenders for the Best Women’s Doubles title, challenging the duo of Truc Panda and Jolie Lam.

Additional Award Categories

The Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 also recognize excellence in Mixed Doubles, as well as promising young players (Under 18) in both the male and female divisions. Awards will also be presented to the Best Male and Female Players Over 40, and the Outstanding Club.

Voting closes on March 20th, with the awards gala scheduled for March 23rd in Ho Chi Minh City. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of athletes, artists, club representatives, and international guests.

“The battle in many categories is becoming increasingly exciting, with a neck-and-neck race between the candidates. Some categories, such as Best Male Athlete, Best Female Athlete and Best Pickleball Club, are drawing particular attention with a rapidly increasing number of votes in the final stages.”

Source: thanhnhien.vn

FAQ

• When do voting close? Voting closes on March 20th.
• Where will the awards gala be held? The gala will be held on March 23rd in Ho Chi Minh City.
• What categories are included in the awards? Categories include Best Male/Female Athlete, Doubles categories, awards for young players, and awards for players over 40, plus Outstanding Club.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on the official Vietnam Pickleball Awards website for real-time voting updates and event details.

Don’t miss the excitement! The Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 promise to be a celebration of the sport’s rising stars and dedicated community.