The initial pickleball craze saw more people in Vietnam pick up a paddle per capita than anywhere else in Asia, according to one survey. Photo: AFPThe initial craze saw more people in Vietnam pick up a paddle per capita than anywhere else in Asia, according to one survey. Most noise complaints on the capital's iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media, which has dubbed the sport an "acoustic hazard". Pickleholic Club, Victory Pickleball and Pro Pickleball Vn are all within a five-minute walk, with dozens more a short drive away. And experts say pickleball sounds are louder and higher-pitched than tennis or badminton.

Source: Tuoitre News December 28, 2025 08:19 UTC