The beautiful ladies shine at the NTV - Bia Sao Vang Pickleball Cup II - 2026
Duc Anh•April 19, 2026 10:34
The female athletes made a strong impression at the 2nd NTV - Bia Sao Vang Pickleball Cup in 2026, contributing to the unique appeal with their dynamic, confident image and enthusiastic competitive spirit.
Formerly a professional tennis player, Nguyen Diem Hang (second from the left) came to pickleball by chance. After ending her professional sepak takraw career, she sought out the new sport initially just to try it out. But the more she played, the more her passion grew. Photo: Duc Anh“I used to play sepak takraw, then switched to pickleball as a hobby. But the more I played, the more I found it captivating, so I've been pursuing it ever since,” shared Diem Hang from Team Elite. Photo: Duc AnhHaving only started at the beginning of 2025, this girl's journey with pickleball has developed rapidly. From her first amateur tournaments, where she unexpectedly won the championship, to higher-level competitions with achievements such as runner-up, and most recently, third place at a tournament in Hanoi, Diem Hang is gradually establishing herself in the pickleball community. Photo: Duc AnhAt the 2nd NTV - Bia Sao Vang Pickleball Cup 2026, Diem Hang participated in three events: women's doubles, mixed doubles, and women's pro doubles. Despite the strong competition, she chose a humble approach. “The athletes here are all very strong, so I'm determined to compete with a learning spirit. However, I will still try my best. I'm very happy that I reached the semi-finals in the women's doubles event,” she said. (Photo: Duc Anh)Not only Diễm Hằng, but the participation of numerous female athletes has contributed to a new look for this year's tournament. Events such as women's doubles, women's pro doubles, and mixed doubles all took place with high professional quality and fierce competition. Photo: Đức AnhAccording to reports, the mixed doubles event alone saw 31 pairs of athletes competing. On the court, the female players showed significant improvement, from ball handling techniques and coordination to competitive spirit. Fast, precise, and emotional shots created many memorable moments. Photo: Duc AnhNguyen Thi Thuong, an athlete from Galaxy Ha Tinh Club, also made an impression by registering to compete in three events. Photo: Duc Anh“I found the tournament to be very professionally organized and large-scale. This is a prestigious platform that gives us more opportunities to gain experience and improve our skills,” Thuong shared. Photo: Duc AnhBesides the professional aspects, the Organizing Committee also created a highlight with the voting activity for the title of "Miss Pickleball NTV Cup - Sao Vang Beer II - 2026". This activity aims to honor the dynamic, healthy beauty and sporting spirit of female athletes. Photo: Duc AnhAudiences can participate in the voting through the digital platforms of Nghe An Newspaper and Radio and Television. Each interaction is converted into points, contributing to finding the most outstanding figure of the tournament. Photo: Duc AnhThe title "Miss" is a recognition of the competitive spirit, confidence, and positive energy that the athletes bring. Photo: Duc AnhThe participation of numerous female players in this tournament shows that pickleball is opening up a new space for grassroots sports in Nghe An. There, these "female stars" have inspired and contributed to the vitality of the tournament. Photo: Duc AnhIt can be affirmed that the 2nd NTV-Sao Vang Beer Pickleball Cup in 2026 is a place to honor the beautiful values of sports, where female athletes truly shine in their own way. Photo: Duc Anh
