Third Annual Pink Paddle Open Draws Nearly 200 Players in Republic
The third annual Pink Paddle Open pickleball tournament took place in Republic, Missouri, with nearly 200 players participating to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.
Springfield, MO, October 17, 2026 —
The third annual Pink Paddle Open pickleball tournament took place in Republic, Missouri, drawing nearly 200 players. The event was held to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.
The tournament’s third-year designation indicates it has been held at least twice before, though details about those earlier events were not provided. The available information does not specify the tournament dates, the venue in Republic, or how the event was organized.
Nearly 200 players participated, but no breakdown of competitors, divisions or match results was provided. Information about winners, spectators, volunteers or other activities connected with the tournament was also not available. The account identifies the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks as the fundraising beneficiary, but does not state how much money was raised or whether the total had been calculated.
The event links a pickleball tournament with fundraising for the foundation. No further details were provided about how proceeds will be delivered or used, or whether additional fundraising events are planned. The reported information establishes the tournament’s location, its annual status, its approximate participation and its stated charitable purpose; other operational and financial details remain unspecified.
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