Indonesia's Pickleball Federation Announces Short-Term Public Court Expansion at VATA Kemang

Pengurus Besar Indonesia Pickleball Federation announced a short-term expansion of public court access at VATA Courts in Kemang, and PB IPF vice-chair Harlin Rahardjo led a press visit to the venue on March 5, 2026 as local interest in the sport continues to climb.

The press visit to VATA Courts in Kemang served as the public launch for the federation’s temporary access plan. Harlin Rahardjo represented PB IPF during the walkthrough and media engagement at the Kemang facility, highlighting the federation’s role in opening courts to broader use in Jakarta-area locations.

PB IPF framed the move as a short-term expansion of public court access rather than a permanent reallocation of facilities. The announcement positions VATA Courts in Kemang as an immediate outlet for players seeking more playing time, reflecting a tactical response from the national federation to growing demand for on-court hours.

Indonesia’s national federation, Pengurus Besar Indonesia Pickleball Federation, took a visible, operational stance by sending a senior official to lead the site visit. Harlin Rahardjo’s presence underscored PB IPF’s involvement in venue-level decisions and signaled the federation’s intent to be hands-on as pickleball’s popularity grows across urban centers.

The federation did not release additional numerical details at the visit, but the short-term expansion at VATA Courts in Kemang is the clearest concrete change announced by PB IPF this week. With the move coming amid broader growth in Indonesian pickleball participation, the Kemang access window gives players a nearer-term option for public play under PB IPF oversight.

This announcement adds to PB IPF’s recent activity on facilities and access, and the March 5, 2026 press visit led by Harlin Rahardjo makes the federation’s priorities explicit: expand public court opportunities at established venues such as VATA Courts in Kemang while the sport’s local popularity climbs. The short-term program at Kemang will be the next practical indicator of how quickly demand translates into more permanent court availability across Indonesia.