ABOUT US

VISION.

Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) is a Non-Profit Organization, and we pledge to promote and integrate all Asia nations to grow the sport of Pickleball.

MISSION.

To promote the development and growth of pickleball within Asia and participate in Asian Games.​

CORE VALUES.

Integrity   |    Passion   |   Sportsmanship

HISTORY.

Mr. Sunil Valavalkar (Director at Large, IFP) is the brainchild of AFP.   He started the initiative with Mr. Jimmy Tan to establish a joint governing body to promote the sport of pickleball in Asia countries. 

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The founding sponsor-members are:

Mr. Hogan Lai Chien Hao

President, Chinese Taipei Pickleball Association (CTPA)

Mr. Ashok Mohanani

Chairman, All India Pickleball Association (AIPA)

Mr. Lim Chee Aun

President, Singapore Pickleball Association (SPA)

Ms. Yoko Taniguchi

President, Japan Pickleball Association (JPA)

Mr. Michael Johnson

President, Philippines Pickleball Federation (PPF)

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AFP shares the same objectives as IFP, to introduce Pickleball to all nations. We adopted the official rulebook and worldwide code of conduct for pickleball athletes as established by USAPA/IFP.

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Our main activities will be in Asia and we are governed by the AFP Board Of Directors and managed by the Executive Committee members from Asia nations.