Fil-Am teen athlete brings
inspiration to SM Active Hub’s growing pickleball community.
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Fil-Am pickleball athlete Lauren Mercado smiles, kicking off the SM Pickleball Power Tour at SM Mall of Asia, powered by SM Active Hub. |
Filipina-American teen athlete Lauren Mercado wrapped up her SM
Pickleball Power Tour with SM Supermalls, bringing the excitement of pickleball
to thousands of mallgoers across Metro Manila.
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| A young participant tries his hand at pickleball during a fun clinic at the SM Active Hub court in SM Southmall—showing that the sport is truly for all ages. |
The rising star kicked off the tour at SM Mall of Asia, where she led
a pickleball clinic for beginners, played exhibition games, and met fans and
fellow enthusiasts. The event drew families, students, and aspiring athletes
who were eager to try the sport and learn from one of its most promising young
players.
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| Players rally with intensity at the SM Active Hub Pickleball Court in SM City Marikina. |
The main goal of Lauren’s tour was to help promote pickleball as a fun
and inclusive sport for everyone—regardless of age or skill level. As someone
who started playing as a teen, Lauren showed that the game is not only
competitive but also easy to pick up, making it perfect for people looking to
stay active while enjoying a new sport.
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| Young athletes stay focused during an intense pickleball match at SM City Bicutan. |
Backed by SM Active Hub, the tour highlights how SM Supermalls is
supporting health and wellness by creating accessible spaces for sports and
recreation. With dedicated pickleball courts now open in SM City Bicutan, SM
City Sta. Mesa, and SM City Marikina, SM Active Hub provides permanent venues
for pickleball clinics, community games, and tournaments—promoting a growing
community of players across the country.
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| A friendly match with fellow players at the rooftop pickleball court of SM City Sta. Mesa. |
Lauren also brought the tour to other key SM malls, including SM City
Sta. Mesa, SM City Marikina, SM City Bicutan, SM Southmall, and SM Megamall,
each stop engaging more people and raising awareness about the sport's
benefits.
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| Toby’s Sports President Toby Claudio Jr. joins the pickleball action at SM Megamall’s SM Active Hub. |
Download the SM Malls Online app to register for the SM Active Hub, discover upcoming events, and enjoy exclusive perks and offers from our tenants nationwide, while being part of the largest sports revolution in the Philippines. (SM Supermalls)
