Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball warsAFP, HANOIThe piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing sports — or rage at the noise it makes. The initial craze saw more people in Vietnam pick up a paddle per capita than anywhere else in Asia, according to one survey. Pickleholic Club, Victory Pickleball and Pro Pickleball Vn are all within a five-minute walk, with dozens more a short drive away. Ho Chi Minh City already ranks among the loudest cities in Asia, according to the UN, with noise pollution levels high enough to damage hearing. Experts say pickleball sounds are louder and higher-pitched than tennis or badminton.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2025 17:14 UTC