From August 8–10, the Great Malaysia Pickleball Cup 2025 unfolded at the Grand Pickleball Arena in Subang, bringing together athletes from across the country. The multi-category tournament featured open, intermediate, novice, junior, and family divisions—culminating in a diverse lineup of champions.
More than just a competition, the event was a lively showcase of Malaysia’s growing pickleball community, filled with cheering crowds, shared moments, and courtside camaraderie.
Top-Tier Talent Defines the Open Division
The open brackets delivered some of the most electrifying moments of the tournament—none more so than the double-title run by Jimmy Liong Kai Long and Mia Athilla.
Backed by Facolos and members of the UPA Asia Trailblazers, the duo clinched the Mixed Doubles Open title with a 11–2, 11–10 win over Izzul Aizuddin and Eugenia David. In addition to their Mixed Doubles triumph, Jimmy claimed a second gold in Men’s Doubles Open with partner Syed Uzair Sufi.
The wins showcased the strength of Malaysia’s top-tier players, with Jimmy Liong further cementing his reputation as a dominant force in racket sports.
Intermediate Champions
- Mixed Doubles Intermediate: Pauline Ng Jia Hui and Ruzaidie
- Men’s Doubles Intermediate: Farren Tayne and Chan Ren Chern
- Women’s Doubles Intermediate: Nesya Tan and Natasha Loke
Novice Division Winners
- Mixed Doubles Novice: Choong Jacyn and Choong You Gene
- Men’s Doubles Novice: Ronan King Yuent and Alvin Tie Shiew Shyang
- Women’s Doubles Novice: Clarissa Chan Soek Yan and Choong Jacyn
Choong Jacyn stood out with victories in both Mixed and Women’s Novice brackets.
Youth and Family Brackets
- Junior Singles: Dzarif Dzakwan B Azizul Azhar
- Parents & Child Doubles: Lynn Lim and Jack Lim
The inclusion of these categories reflected the tournament’s grassroots focus and broad participant base.
More Than Medals: A Festival of Community and Fun
Beyond the court, the Cup delivered a full-on community experience. The Grand Pickleball Arena buzzed with energy from local clubs, families, and pickleball fans. Courtside cheers, community booths, and between-match conversations made the event feel as much like a festival as a tournament.
With players of all ages, backgrounds, and playing levels, the weekend captured the inclusive, people-first spirit fueling pickleball’s rise across Malaysia.
