Pickleball will make its National Sports Games debut, according to Bao Van Hoa. The 2026 competition is scheduled for November 23–29 at Djoy Nam Sai Gon in Ho Chi Minh City, covering men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. The reported eligibility rules allow athletes aged 12 and older. Ly Hoang Nam is expected to represent the People’s Public Security delegation. The schedule and participation details concern the forthcoming Games, rather than completed competition.