If you think pickleball is a big thing only in selected countries, you are wrong. It is a big deal in a lot of nations, even in smaller ones like Sri Lanka.
Yes, the nation of Sri Lanka, just to the south of pickleball-crazy India, is also starting to fall in love with the world’s fastest growing sport. And, proof of this is the impending Skechers Pickleball Grand Slam set to be hosted by Pipinya Pickleball Sri Lanka. The tournament will be held from 30 May to 1 June 2025 at the Moratuwa Pickleball Club
The Skechers Grand Slam will spotlight the dynamic growth of pickleball across Sri Lanka. It will feature intense competition in men’s, women’s, mixed doubles, and over-40s categories, celebrating the sport’s broad appeal and inclusivity.
Skechers, of course, has been all in on pickleball in recent years and had just held the hugely successful Skechers Malaysia pickleball tournament. The brand’s involvement as the official footwear partner of the Skechers Pickleball Grand Slam in Sri Lanka, made possible through Vibe by Abans, marks a significant milestone reflecting the brand’s recognition of pickleball’s global appeal and its potential in local markets. This partnership not only boosts the sport’s visibility but also underscores the growing commercial interest in pickleball within Sri Lanka.
For Pipinya, this represents a major step forward in nurturing and expanding the pickleball community, solidifying the sport’s place in the country’s sporting landscape.
