Tama Shimabukuro competing at the Veolia Chicago Cup.
Tama Shimabukuro competing at the Veolia Chicago Cup. PPA Tour

Tama Shimabukuro joins Team Asia International for MLP Nations Cup, replaces Hien Truong

 

The 15-year-old will replace Vietnam’s Hien Truong and join a roster that also includes Rika Fujiwara, Lingwei Kong, Jimmy Liong, Jack Wong, and Macy Ybañez.

Team Asia International is in Group B, along with Team Australia, Team Europe – East, and Team Latin America.

The first-of-its-kind MLP event will run Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Brookhaven Country Club ahead of the 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships.

 

Find full team rosters and more information here.

Click here to purchase tickets.

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