The inaugural Cebu Pickleball Open Tournament 2026: The Blazing Torch and True Edge Cup concluded successfully at Net and Paddle, located inside LuDo Complex in Sawang Calero, Cebu City. Organizer Hermano Allan Delantar stated that the tournament achieved three key objectives: promoting pickleball in Cebu, fostering friendship, and helping those in need.
Charity and Objectives
Delantar explained that a portion of the tournament proceeds will be donated to a charitable institution chosen by the organizers and approved by TSGLVM–GLSdAF. The event was spearheaded by Antorcha De La Libertad Lodge No. 2 and Espada De Rectitud Lodge No. 3 of The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Visayas and Mindanao-Gran Logia Soberana del Archipielago Filipino (TSGLVM-GLSdAF).
Men's Doubles Open Champions
Bombie Ledesma and Karlo Ledesma emerged as champions in the men's doubles open, defeating Alfredo Arradaza III and Eliezer Yac in the finals. The tournament was supported by Mhark Anthony Lao, Clint Libarnes, Dave Baldoza of ADB Var Rental, Howard Lazarte of Pickle Rank, and Bola Pickleball PH.
Other Category Winners
In the women's doubles open, Sheina Martinez and Selena Monique Olo triumphed over Karyll Salas and Jeanette Eduave in the finals. The mixed open champions were Salas and Dwayne Constantine Balibalos. In the beginners category, Marshy Vidal and Justine Cañete won mixed doubles, Kent Homer Gongob and John Philip Pogoy ruled men's doubles, while Niña Sequino and Lyka Campugan won women's doubles.
