Pickleball comes full circle in Cebu as Rising Stars eye Asia stage

MANILA, Philippines — Pickleball returns to its Philippine roots starting on Wednesday as the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 fires off at the Net and Paddle courts in Cebu City, gathering a banner field of young standouts and seasoned competitors in a five-day celebration of one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.

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