Olympic Champion Guo Jingjing Promotes Pickleball in Guangzhou, Niche Sport Gains Momentum in National Fitness Wave

  Today, Olympic diving champion Guo Jingjing made a public appearance at Guangzhou’s Tianhe Sports Center, participating in a pickleball promotional event. The beloved sports star, dressed in athletic attire, engaged with local residents to experience the emerging sport, drawing widespread attention. At the event, Guo remarked, “Pickleball combines fun and social engagement, making it suitable for all ages. I hope more people can discover the joy of sports through it.”

Celebrity Influence Boosts Public Awareness, Pickleball Hits Inflection Point

Originating in the 1960s in the U.S., pickleball—a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong—has surged in global popularity. Played with carbon fiber paddles and perforated plastic balls on a downsized tennis court, its low barrier to entry and strong social appeal have earned it the title of “the world’s fastest-growing sport” by international media. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, U.S. pickleball participation soared to 36 million players in 2022, up 85% year-on-year.

Guo’s high-profile involvement has injected new energy into pickleball’s expansion in China. Zhang Ming, a sports industry analyst, not d, “Guo’s national influence and wholesome image align perfectly with pickleball’s ‘all-inclusive’ ethos. Her endorsement could attract not only sports enthusiasts but also families and female participants, resonating with China’s national fitness strategy.”

  Notably, pickleball has been added to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as an official event, and the China Pickleball Association was established earlier this year. The convergence of policy support and celebrity influence is accelerating the sport’s growth. A Guangzhou pickleball club founder revealed a 200% membership increase over the past six months, adding, “Many parents bring their children to try it, aOlympic Champion Guo Jingjing Promotes Pickleball in Guangzhou, Niche Sport Gains Momentum in National Fitness Wave

  Today, Olympic diving champion Guo Jingjing made a public appearance at Guangzhou’s Tianhe Sports Center, participating in a pickleball promotional event. The beloved sports star, dressed in athletic attire, engaged with local residents to experience the emerging sport, drawing widespread attention. At the event, Guo remarked, “Pickleball combines fun and social engagement, making it suitable for all ages. I hope more people can discover the joy of sports through it.”

Celebrity Influence Boosts Public Awareness, Pickleball Hits Inflection Point

Originating in the 1960s in the U.S., pickleball—a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong—has surged in global popularity. Played with carbon fiber paddles and perforated plastic balls on a downsized tennis court, its low barrier to entry and strong social appeal have earned it the title of “the world’s fastest-growing sport” by international media. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, U.S. pickleball participation soared to 36 million players in 2022, up 85% year-on-year.

  Guo’s high-profile involvement has injected new energy into pickleball’s expansion in China. Zhang Ming, a sports industry analyst, noted, “Guo’s national influence and wholesome image align perfectly with pickleball’s ‘all-inclusive’ ethos. Her endorsement could attract not only sports enthusiasts but also families and female participants, resonating with China’s national fitness strategy.”

  Notably, pickleball has been added to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as an official event, and the China Pickleball Association was established earlier this year. The convergence of policy support and celebrity influence is accelerating the sport’s growth. A Guangzhou pickleball club founder revealed a 200% membership increase over the past six months, adding, “Many parents bring their children to try 

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