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Jun 04, 2024
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TA Vital Pickleball Tournament And A Holistic Approach To Health

CTY Kitchen & Bar and TA Vital held the recent Pickleball Tournament, showcasing a unique collaboration in the culinary and health product spaces.
TA Vital Pickleball Tournament And A Holistic Approach To Health

Le Anh Minh (left), Co-Founder/R&D Lead and Nguyen Hung Thanh (right), Founder at TA Vital. Source: CTY Kitchen + Bar.

Can you share some highlights from the TA Vital Pickleball Tournament and its impact on the participants and community?

The TA Vital Pickleball Tournament marked a significant moment for community engagement and health awareness, with over 700 attendees participating both in person and via livestreams. The event not only highlighted competitive spirit but also emphasized a lifestyle of wellness through activities and nutritious eating, resonating well with attendees from across Vietnam. The visual of players in green jerseys, enjoying wholesome foods, and participating in laughter-filled activities, illustrated a living tableau of the event's core mission—promoting a holistic approach to health.

Nguyen Hung Thanh, Founder at TA Vital. Source: CTY Kitchen + Bar.

How does TA Vital balance commercial success with your commitment to health and environmental sustainability?

TA Vital strives to blend commercial objectives with our ethical commitments under the guidance of Minh and other co-founders. By focusing on sustainable practices and responsible ingredient sourcing, we ensure our products contribute positively to personal well-being and the environment. This dual approach helps us educate and lead by example in the community, demonstrating that business success and moral responsibility can coexist and reinforce each other.

Le Anh Minh, Co-Founder/R&D Lead at TA Vital. CTY Kitchen + Bar.

What future initiatives can we look forward to from TA Vital, and how will partnerships like the one with CTY Kitchen & Bar play a role in these plans?

Our future is about expanding the dialogue around health, from how we treat illness to how we can prevent it through diet and lifestyle. The collaboration with CTY Kitchen & Bar is crucial as it brings our concept of 'Medicines as Food' to a wider audience through delicious, health-forward culinary creations. Together, we plan to introduce more community-oriented sports events and educational programs that align nutritious eating with active living.

How did CTY Kitchen & Bar enhance the overall experience of the TA Vital Pickleball Tournament?

CTY Kitchen & Bar elevated the tournament experience by integrating spirulina—an exemplar of sustainable nutrition—into their food and beverages, offering a tangible taste of health innovation to all attendees. Their contributions went beyond sustenance, serving as a conversation starter about sustainable eating practices and their impact on wellness.

"Together, we plan to introduce more community-oriented sports events and educational programs that align nutritious eating with active living." Source: CTY Kitchen + Bar.

What are some key learnings from this inaugural event that you will apply to future tournaments or similar events?

The enthusiastic participation and the organic, athlete-led livestreams of the event taught us the importance of community-driven content and the power of grassroots involvement. These experiences will inform our approach to future events, focusing on greater inclusivity, deeper community interaction, and continuing to innovate in how we integrate health education with public engagement.

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CTY Kitchen & Bar was delighted to partner with TA Vital for our recent Pickleball Tournament, showcasing a unique collaboration in the culinary and health product spaces. Our Beverage Director, Kha Vuong, crafted two spirulina-infused drinks that blended the superfood's health benefits with innovative flavors. These refreshing beverages exemplified the synergy between culinary art and nutritional science. Join us to discover more about this exciting partnership and the inspiration behind these creative concoctions.