The 2026 Spring Collegiate Pickleball and Cultural Exchange Program brought U.S. collegiate student-athletes to China for joint training, friendly competition, cultural exploration, and international friendship.
1. Beijing
In Beijing, the U.S. Collegiate Pickleball Delegation joined a memorable exchange built around sportsmanship, learning, culture, and friendship. Student-athletes played friendly matches with teams from Beijing Union University, Tsinghua University, Peking University, Renmin University of China, Minzu University of China, and other Beijing universities. The stop also included a coach training workshop for university instructors and coaches, followed by afternoon competition sessions where players from China and the United States embraced the spirit of friendship first and competition second. Beyond the courts, the delegation visited Qianmen Street, the Bird's Nest National Stadium, the Water Cube, and the Great Wall of China, and shared local cultural experiences such as Peking Duck. ISCEA thanks Beijing Union University, supporting sports and education organizations, and STIGA China for helping make the Beijing stop a foundation for future U.S.-China youth pickleball exchanges.
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