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'Vintage Pickleball’: The game bringing Western Sydney’s Filipino-Australian community together

The Seniors Pickleball Community is staying active, keeping friendships and strengthen the community spirit through pickleball.
The Seniors Pickleball Community is staying active, keeping friendships and strengthen the community spirit through pickleball. Credit: SBS Filipino/Annalyn Violata/Edinel Magtibay

Every shot and rally brings more than points—it brings friendship, connection and community. That spirit is at the heart of the Vintage Pickleball Tournament, led by the Seniors Pickleball Community in Western Sydney.


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Every shot and rally brings more than points—it brings friendship, connection and community. That spirit is at the heart of the Vintage Pickleball Tournament, led by the Seniors Pickleball Community in Western Sydney.


Key Points

  • A fast-growing social sport, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is easy to learn, enjoyable to play and accessible to people of different ages and skill levels.
  • More than a game, pickleball is a fun way to stay active while building coordination, balance, agility and fitness—making it a sport for all ages.
  • Across Australia, more people—including Filipino Australians—are picking up paddles and joining the growing pickleball community.
  • The first Vintage Pickleball Tournament is recently held in Western Sydney, led by Filipino members of the Seniors Pickleball Community with support from Philippine Australian Sports and Culture Inc.

The first Vintage Pickleball Tournament brings Filipino pickleball enthusiasts together in Western Sydney. Organised by the Seniors Pickleball Community with support from Philippine Australian Sports and Culture Inc., the event celebrates sport, friendship and community.

Some of the seniors in western Sydney who participated at the inaugural Vintage Pickleball Tournament in Seven Hills NSW.
Some of the seniors in western Sydney who participated at the inaugural Vintage Pickleball Tournament in Seven Hills NSW. Credit: SBS Filipino/Annalyn Violata/Edinel Magtibay

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