RACKS, a preferred American-style informal eating restaurant chain within the Philippines, efficiently held the inaugural RACKS Pickleball Cup on 11 and 12 October 2025 in Tiendesitas, Pasig Metropolis, Philippines.
A complete of 144 gamers throughout 72 groups competed within the event, held in partnership with Pinnacle PH, Momentum PH, Franklin, PSI Sports activities Inc., and Chronos Athletics. The winners in every division obtained trophies and medals, together with a couple of different incentives:
Intermediate
- Champions: ₱25,000 money + ₱5,000 value of RACKS reward certificates
- Second Place: ₱20,000 money + ₱3,000 value of RACKS reward certificates
- Third Place: ₱15,000 money + ₱2,000 value of RACKS reward certificates
Novice
- Champions: ₱15,000 money + ₱5,000 value of RACKS reward certificates
- Second Place: ₱12,000 money + ₱3,000 value of RACKS reward certificates
- Third Place: ₱10,000 money + ₱2,000 value of RACKS reward certificates
“Pickleball’s recognition has exploded, and we thought that the individuals who dine with us additionally love pickleball,” stated Leopoldo “Chukri” Prieto III, Managing Director of RACKS. “Our RACKS Pickleball Cup additionally allowed us to collaborate with our prospects and create a group with them. And after the aggressive event, in addition they loved RACKS consolation meals.”
Winners of the Inaugural RACKS Pickleball Cup
Intermediate (28+)
- Champions: Devon Minor and Cyril Recto
- Second Place: Mikko Malona and JC Riel
- Third Place: Ed Jamolod and Joria Cornelia
Novice (22+)
- Champions: Queenie Ann Marie de los Reyes and Luis Napoles
- Second Place: Laarnie Luna and Randolf Olyvar
- Third Place: Pamela and Shawn Lee Yap
Extra to Come from RACKS
After profitable staging the first-ever RACKS Pickleball Cup, Prieto stated that prospects and supporters can look ahead to extra thrilling sports activities motion subsequent 12 months as the favored meals chain hopes to proceed the momentum from this event and possibly even introduce different sports activities.
“Being a part of a sporting group was one thing that I personally needed, and now that now we have entered this enterprise, this opened our eyes to different sports activities,” he stated. “Collaborating with sports activities is an effective avenue for us to take, so we’re undoubtedly taking a look at including extra sports activities sooner or later.”
For a pickleball- and sports-crazed nation, that’s actually some nice information.
