Players compete during the 2026 JOOLA Zhangjiagang Pickleball Open (CPC-100). [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
The 2026 JOOLA Zhangjiagang Pickleball Open (CPC-100) has just wrapped up, bringing together more than 200 pickleball enthusiasts from across China.
As a CPC-100 national ranking event, the tournament provided players with an opportunity to compete for points while experiencing the culture of Zhangjiagang.
The event introduced an innovative "sports + intangible cultural heritage + market" format. A themed lifestyle market brought together local intangible cultural heritage-inspired cultural and creative products and specialty goods with professional pickleball equipment and trendy sports merchandise. The initiative created a fresh setting where traditional craftsmanship met the energy of a modern sport.