Kosmas Pickle Fest unwrapsPCL Asia founder Steve Kuhn (left) holds a paddle and pickleball with Kosmas Operations Director Richard Bachmann (right), head referee Gigi Maceda and tournament director Cesar Guinto during Tuesday’s launch of the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 in Cebu City. The five-day event features several divisions and the Rising Stars U19 Sectional Tournament. MANILA, Philippines — Pickleball returns to its Philippine roots starting today 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. Organized by Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corp. and Sunrise Events, Inc., the tournament serves as both a competitive battleground and a development platform aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of Filipino pickleball talents. The event culminates with the centerpiece Rising Stars U19 Sectional Tournament on March 14-15.

Source: Philippine Star March 10, 2026 16:38 UTC