‘Exceeded Expectations’: Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 Highlights Malaysia as Sport’s Epicentre in Asia
The Subang Jaya Pickleball Club and MyPickleball, with the help of JW Pacific Express, successfully held the Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 from 10 to 12 May at the courts of 91 Pickleball Club House in Selangor, Malaysia.
The Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 gathered some of the finest pickleball players from more than 10 countries. Some of these countries were the USA, Vietnam, India, China, and the Philippines. With the stars descending on Selangor, Malaysia became the epicentre of pickleball in Malaysia, which is among the countries where the sport is growing at a meteoric pace. It also marked a significant step toward cementing Selangor as a pickleball hub in Asia.
“This event exceeded all expectations, not just in skill and competition, but in spirit,” said Gee, Tournament Director of the Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025. “To see players from all over the world, from different walks of life, sharing courts and culture in one space, this is what pickleball is all about. And Malaysia is ready to lead the charge in Asia.”
Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 Gives Stars Chance to Shine
National athletes from across other sporting disciplines lent even more star power to the competition. Among these stars were badminton legends Koo Kien Keat and Chan Peng Soon, footballers Intan Serah and Steffi Sarge Kaur, and field hockey icons Dato’ Mirnawan Nawawi and Keevan Raj. Their presence in the Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 underscored pickleball’s broadening appeal as a sport for all.
Stamping their class in the three-day tournament were the following, who made the winners’ circle of the different categories:
Group Event
Champion: ESM Pro Team
1st Runner Up: 002 SG
2nd Runner Up: Sypik Pro Team
Mixed Doubles
Champion: Sarah Jane and Leander Lazaro
1st Runner Up: Isha Lakkani and Mayur Patil
2nd Runner Up: Zermaine Nicole Lew & Ping Boon Chia
Men’s Doubles
Champion: Leander Lazaro and Mayur Patil
1st Runner Up: Jefri Wiranda and Yogi Wirianto Fernandes
2nd Runner Up: Ping Boon Chia & Pua Chee Seng
Women’s Doubles
Champion: Isha Lakkani and Karina Aditya
1st Runner Up: Sarah Jane & Fatima Amirul
2nd Runner Up: Amanda Teo and Zermaine Nicole Lew
Men’s Single
Champion: Nguyen Viet Hoang
1st Runner Up: Jefri Wiranda
2nd Runner Up: Khoo Er Yang
Mixed Junior Single
Champion: Le Vu Phat Loc
1st Runner Up: Muhammad Nidhal bin Abu Ubaidah
2nd Runner Up: Irfan Kamil bin Irwan Kamil
“Pickleball isn’t just a passing trend. It’s being recognised, taught, and supported by the relevant ministries in Malaysia,” said Adrian Cheah, Managing Director of Chariot Agency. “The infrastructure is building. The talent is growing. For brands looking to get in early on a sport that offers scale, inclusivity, and strong community roots, this is the time to take it seriously. It’s here to stay.”
The Selangor International Pickleball Tournament 2025 was sanctioned and supported by MPP MBSJ, Selangor Pickleball Association, and the Malaysia Pickleball Association, with the Chariot Agency serving as the Partner Collaborator.
