Helios Pickleball Complex Tournaments Asia: UPA Asia and Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday to bring PPA Tour Asia tournaments to the upcoming Helios Pickleball complex in Pasig City, Manila, starting in 2027. The signing took place during the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility.
Helios Pickleball will include 25 professional pickleball courts, a stadium court, a gym, a sports clinic, dining options, and two levels of underground parking. The complex will cover 17,500 square meters and aims to be the top pickleball venue in Southeast Asia.
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A New Hub for Global Pickleball
The PPA Tour Asia partnership with Helios Pickleball is designed to support major international tournaments in the Philippines. The complex, promoted by Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corporation, is being built to meet global standards.
Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia, said,
“In the years to come, we will look back on this day as the day when everything started, not just in the Philippines, but the revolution of pickleball in Southeast Asia, in Asia, and the globalization of the sport.”
Kim Lapus, President of Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corporation, shared her excitement for what lies ahead.
“It’s very significant because it cements the bond between PPA and the tour with Helios. We are very excited that we have the support of PPA and we are very excited when that facility is done,
we can hold tournaments here in Asia, and we could invite international players to a purpose-built facility that is one of a kind,” (Kim Lapus).
Designed for Top-Level Events
The Helios Pickleball complex will serve as a model venue for future global tournaments. It is part of a wider project by Robinsons Land Corporation to promote healthy, active lifestyles with more spaces for sports and recreation.
“We would love to have a tournament here as soon as the facility is ready, and I understand it is slated to be ready in 2027.
That will be our goal – to bring a major tournament from the PPA to Manila,” (Kimberly Koh).
She continued,
“In the lead up to that, and also engaging with the PPF (Philippine Pickleball Federation) as well as all the clubs,
we would love to continue to build on that activation as we lead up to a major tournament here in Manila so that everyone is excited when we finally do a tournament here.”
Strong Support and Future Impact
The signing event was attended by several key figures, including Tom Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific at JOOLA, and Ramos Rivero, Chief Strategist and Head of Sustainability at Robinsons Land Corporation.
The collaboration between UPA Asia, Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corporation, and the PPA Tour Asia marks a major milestone for pickleball in the region. The new complex is expected to attract global players, boost tourism, and grow the sport’s popularity across Southeast Asia.
News in Brief: Helios Pickleball Complex Tournaments Asia
UPA Asia and Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corporation signed an agreement to bring PPA Tour Asia tournaments to the new Helios Pickleball complex in Pasig City, starting in 2027. With 25 courts and full facilities, the venue will support international events. The groundbreaking marks a big step for pickleball in Asia.