The Pickleball Empire's Silent Expansion The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has been quietly building its international presence through a series of high profile tournaments across Asia and beyond.
The 2026 Kinto APP Asia Qualifier in Utsunomiya City, Japan, was the latest event to demonstrate the APP's growing influence, with visiting pros dominating the competition.
The APP's behind the scenes efforts have included forging partnerships and investing in infrastructure to support its expansion plans.