# Asia is world’s fastest-growing pickleball region, DUPR data shows 2026-08-13T16:12:55+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Asia has become the world's fastest-growing region for pickleball, according to latest data from the DUPR platform. All ten fastest-growing markets over the past year are in Asia, led by the Philippines with a 1,213% jump in players. Indonesia, China and India also posted triple-digit growth. Vietnam, despite ranking low on the list, already has over 16 million frequent players. The United States remains the largest player base with 24.3 million in 2025. Malaysia ranks third globally for DUPR users, behind only the US and Canada. China's growth is driven by government fitness initiatives targeting 100 million players by 2030. India went from almost no pickleball infrastructure in 2016 to hosting a World Championship in 2024. Japan's two governing bodies merged this year. DUPR's figures highlight where new momentum in the sport is building. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: Asia, DUPR, India, Philippines, pickleball, sports growth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/asia-is-worlds-fastest-growing-pickleball-region-dupr-data-shows/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/asia-is-worlds-fastest-growing-pickleball-region-dupr-data-shows/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.