Cebu Pickleball Tournament: A new and exciting pickleball event will debut on August 2, 2025, at Bright Academy in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City. Former Philippine No. 4 junior tennis player Jana Pages is leading the launch of the In10s Games, a team-based competition that features 10-minute, fast-paced pickleball matches. The format is designed to make the sport more thrilling and engaging.
A New Style of Pickleball
The In10s Games introduces a fresh way of playing pickleball. Unlike the usual tournaments, these matches will run for just 10 minutes. The team with the most points at the end of the timer will win. If the game ends in a tie, a one-and-done tiebreaker will decide the winner.
“What makes this different is it’s a team-based event with 10-minute matches and a single tiebreaker,” said Jana Pages during a virtual press conference.
She was joined by her father, John Pages, a well-known sports organizer and former chairman of the Cebu City Sports Commission.
“Instead of traditional scoring, every game is on the clock. It’s more intense, more fun, and team-oriented,” added Jana Pages, who also served as team captain of the Ateneo Blue Eagles women’s tennis team.
Inspired by Global Sports
Jana Pages said she got the idea after watching a Rugby 7’s tournament during a recent trip to Hong Kong. She was inspired by the high energy and short match format. This led her to reimagine how pickleball could be played in a more exciting way.
“It’s really about reimagining the sport. In10s is not just a name, it’s the concept. We want players to go all out in 10-minute bursts. We want to challenge how the game is played,” said Jana.
She shared her long-term goal of becoming a sports organizer like her father, who is known for planning major events like the Cebu Marathon, Thirsty Football Cup, and the Gullas Tennis Cup.
What to Expect from In10s
The first edition of the In10s Games will focus only on pickleball. Jana Pages chose this sport because of its fast growth and inclusive nature in Cebu. She believes pickleball is perfect for both beginners and experienced players.
For future editions, the In10s Games may include other sports as well.
Growing Cebu’s Sports Scene
The introduction of the In10s Games aims to make sports in Cebu more active and exciting. With Jana Pages leading this new venture, the event hopes to inspire more athletes and organizers to explore creative formats.
News in Brief: Cebu Pickleball Tournament
Jana Pages, former top junior tennis player, will launch the In10s Games on August 2 in Cebu City. The team-based pickleball event features 10-minute matches with tiebreakers. The format aims to make the sport more fun and fast. Future editions may include other sports.
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