Over 1,000 players compete in inaugural OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open

Singapore's inaugural OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open has concluded with strong participation numbers, attracting over 1,000 players to the event held over three days. The tournament featured competitors aged 13 to 75, demonstrating the sport's broad appeal across age groups and skill levels. The multi-generational attendance underscores pickleball's growing popularity as an accessible racquet sport in the region. Beyond local players, the tournament drew international participants from across South and Southeast Asia, as well as from Australia and India, reflecting the sport's expanding footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. The OCBC and Great Eastern sponsorship of the event highlights corporate backing for grassroots sports development in Singapore, positioning the country as an emerging hub for pickleball competition in the region.