Online Reporter
Nkosilathi Sibanda [email protected]
THE country’s rapidly growing pickleball community is gearing up for a busy line up this August, after the Zimbabwe Pickleball Association (ZPA) announced two major tournaments to be staged consecutively in Harare and Bulawayo.
The twin events are expected to bring together players from across the country, providing a competitive platform for seasoned athletes, emerging talent and newly established grassroots clubs.
The Harare tournament will open the August programme, attracting competitors from the capital and surrounding areas, where the sport has seen a steady rise in participation.
The City of Kings has consistently hosted successful provincial competitions, boasting an ever-growing community of players committed to developing the sport.
Both tournaments are expected to feature singles and doubles competitions across various categories, ensuring opportunities for players of different age groups and skill levels. Beyond the competition, the events are also aimed at promoting family participation, community engagement and the inclusive spirit that has become synonymous with pickleball.
Zimbabwe Pickleball Association president Mthandazo Ngwenya said the back-to-back tournaments represented another important milestone in the association’s efforts to expand the sport across the country.
“These tournaments are more than just competitions.They are a celebration of how far pickleball has grown in Zimbabwe,” said Ngwenya.
“We want to create opportunities for our players to compete regularly while strengthening community participation and inspiring more people, especially the youth, to take up the sport.
“Harare and Bulawayo have vibrant pickleball communities and hosting major events in both cities demonstrates our commitment to developing the game nationally. We look forward to welcoming players from all corners of the country for what promises to be exciting, highly competitive tournaments.”
Ngwenya said they will announce the official dates, venues and registration details for both tournaments in the coming weeks.
