Skechers, the Consolation Expertise Firm™ and international chief in life-style and efficiency footwear, efficiently wrapped up the Skechers Worldwide Pickleball Event–Malaysia Version 2026 final Sunday at Tomaz Pickleball Membership, Subang Jaya.
The match drew 1,282 gamers from 14 international locations together with Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, and Vietnam—for 3 days of aggressive, Dynamic Common Pickleball Ranking (DUPR)-rated play from 8 to 10 Could. Now in its fourth consecutive 12 months, the match continues to develop in scale and regional participation, bringing collectively rivals of all ages and talent ranges for a share of the RM100,000 prize pool.
Marking the beginning of the match, Skechers Malaysia hosted a press convention on 8 Could that includes a welcoming deal with by Ms Stephanie Chang, Senior Common Supervisor of Skechers Malaysia, joined by official Skechers pickleball athletes Colin Wong (@colinwong_pb), Delia Arnold (@deliaarnoldd), and Toi Sieu Ee (@toi.pickleball)—all three of whom competed throughout the weekend, with Colin taking to the court docket within the Males’s Doubles 19+ Open, and Delia and Sieu Ee competing within the Girls’s Doubles 35+ Open.
(See the tip of the article for the total listing of winners.)
Malaysia’s Pickleball Momentum Continues
Pickleball in Malaysia has steadily grown from a leisure pastime into an more and more aggressive sport, with a rising variety of gamers throughout all ages and talent ranges making the transfer from informal play into DUPR-rated occasions. The 2026 version displays that shift: participation has grown 38% year-on-year, and over 1,600 matches had been contested throughout 29 match classes, making this the biggest version thus far. The full prize pool has been raised to RM100,000, up from RM80,000 within the earlier 12 months, and the class construction has been expanded to accommodate a broader vary of gamers throughout age teams and talent ranges.
Among the many most important additions this 12 months is the reintroduction of the Junior (U18) class, open to gamers beneath the age of 18. The class noticed 34 junior participant registrations, a determine that displays the rising curiosity amongst youthful gamers in structured, aggressive play. Notably, the youngest competitor is simply 11 years previous, showcasing the true grassroots improvement of the game. For a lot of of those younger athletes, this match marks their first expertise competing in an formally DUPR-rated atmosphere, offering a significant benchmark for his or her improvement and a transparent pathway into the broader aggressive circuit.
Talking on the ceremony, Stephanie Chang stated: “Seeing the Junior class come to life this 12 months is one thing now we have been wanting ahead to. Pickleball in Malaysia is not only a sport for one technology, it’s bringing individuals of all ages to the court docket, and we would like this match to replicate that. With Colin, Delia, and Sieu Ee competing alongside a whole bunch of gamers this weekend, we hope everybody right here walks away impressed, no matter the place they’re of their pickleball journey.”
Supporting Native Athletes
This 12 months’s match additionally served as a platform to highlight Skechers’ rising roster of Malaysian pickleball athletes. Colin Wong returns for his second consecutive 12 months as a Skechers official athlete, a partnership that has run alongside his development from the native aggressive circuit to the worldwide stage. Earlier this 12 months, Colin was chosen as a part of the UPA Asia Trailblazers Class of 2026, incomes a spot on the skilled circuit in the US.
He’s joined by Delia Arnold and Toi Sieu Ee, considered one of Malaysia’s prime ladies’s doubles pairings on the aggressive circuit. Ranked at DUPR 4.7 and 4.6 respectively, each athletes compete repeatedly on the worldwide degree and most not too long ago claimed the Girls’s Doubles 35+ Open title in April.
Skechers athlete Delia Arnold shared her ideas on what the match means for the group: “What stands out to me is that anybody can play right here—juniors, seasoned rivals, gamers from abroad. That blend makes it attention-grabbing, each on and off the court docket. You be taught lots simply by watching how others play, particularly types you don’t get to see in your common coaching circle. And since each match counts towards your DUPR, you stroll away understanding precisely the place you stand. That’s what makes the expertise helpful.”
The Skechers Viper Court docket Assortment Showcase
The Skechers Viper Court docket assortment was showcased on the match, providing a more in-depth have a look at footwear constructed for the fast-paced calls for of aggressive pickleball. Designed to help fast lateral actions, sharp pivots, and sustained rallies, the vary is endorsed by the Affiliation of Pickleball Gamers (APP) and USA Pickleball, and carries the APMA Seal of Acceptance for foot well being help.
The Skechers Viper Court docket assortment spans 4 types, every designed to help totally different enjoying types and ranges of competitors—from high-performance athletes to leisure gamers looking for consolation and comfort on court docket.
- Viper Court docket Professional 2.0™ – Constructed for aggressive gamers, this performance-driven type options an upgraded mesh higher, ULTRA GO® Foam midsole, and a Goodyear® Gold outsole for exact traction and managed slides throughout high-intensity matches.
- Arms Free Slip-ins® Viper Court docket Elite 2.0 – Designed for gamers who worth each efficiency and comfort, this mannequin combines Skechers’ signature slip-in know-how with the soundness wanted for aggressive play.
- Viper Court docket Rally™ – A lighter choice fitted to agile gamers, providing flexibility and ease of motion for fast transitions and fast-paced rallies.
- Viper Court docket Reload™ – Ideally suited for leisure and life-style gamers, this type pairs slip-in entry with ULTRA FLIGHT® cushioning, and is made totally from vegan, machine-washable supplies for on a regular basis ease.
Event Champions–Key Outcomes
Rivals went head-to-head throughout roughly 30 matches, spanning eight classes in Males’s Singles, Girls’s Singles, Males’s Doubles, Girls’s Doubles, and Combined Doubles codecs. All outcomes had been recorded beneath the DUPR system, contributing on to gamers’ international rankings and World Pickleball Championship (WPC) qualification factors.
Within the Open 19+ Males’s Singles, Phoenix He delivered a commanding show all through the match, claiming the title with RM1,700 money and an unique pair of Skechers Viper Court docket Professional sneakers. Dylan Ooi Ding Sheng and Muhammad Aiman Hamdan rounded out the rostrum with sturdy aggressive performances.
The Open 19+ Girls’s Singles noticed Jas Almaguer take the title with a composed and constant show, with Angie Bong as 1st Runner-Up and Virvienica Bejosano as 2nd Runner-Up, in a intently contested area.
Within the Doubles classes, Marco Leung and Vanshik Kapadia secured the Open 19+ Males’s Doubles title, successful RM3,500 money and two pairs of Viper Court docket Professional sneakers. The Combined Doubles 19+ Open noticed Man Kwan Wun and Syed Uzair Sufi emerge victorious with the identical prize. Within the 35+ Open divisions, the Males’s and Combined Doubles champions every claimed RM3,000 money.
The inaugural Junior U18 class noticed Dzarif Dzakwan B Azizul Azhar seize two titles—the Boys’ Singles championship and, alongside his brother Dzikri Dzakwan B Azizul Azhar, the Doubles U18 (Open Gender), turning into the first-ever champions in these classes.
The Skechers Worldwide Pickleball Event–Malaysia Version 2026 was made attainable with the help of official venue companion Tomaz Pickleball Membership, official match administration platform Baseline, Platinum Sponsors AirFly and Tuff, Gold Sponsors LAC, Interact, Nespresso, Pocari Sweat, and Joola, and official ball companion Franklin. The occasion was organised by The Final Pickleballers.
