{"id":12749,"date":"2025-11-27T00:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=12749"},"modified":"2025-11-27T00:08:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:08:05","slug":"players-from-across-the-country-are-set-to-come-together-at-malaysias-first-national-pickleball-championship-gatorade-malaysia-closed-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=12749","title":{"rendered":"Players from across the country are set to come together at Malaysia\u2019s first national pickleball championship – Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(Centre)\u00a0 Ms. Delima Ibrahim, President of Malaysia Pickleball Association,\u00a0<\/em>
Yang Berbahagia (YB) Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, Member of Parliament from Sarawak, Advisor to<\/em>
Malaysia Pickleball Association, Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing at Etika Sdn. Bhd, joined by the Championship Sponsors of Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Kuala Lumpur, 26 November 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 Gatorade, the world\u2019s No. 1\u00a0 sports drink, is proud to power the country\u2019s first national pickleball championship, the Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025. Organised by the Malaysia Pickleball Association and co-hosted by the Kuala Lumpur Pickleball Association, the championship represents a milestone for the sport in Malaysia, bringing together the nation\u2019s top-ranked players to compete for official national standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament will be held from the 5th to 8th of December 2025 at PickleDepot @ Sentul Depot. Players will compete in divisions across Men\u2019s Singles, Women\u2019s Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Open exclusively to Malaysian players, participants will compete for official national rankings, marking a landmark event in Malaysia\u2019s competitive pickleball scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing at Etika Sdn. Bhd., speaks on Gatorade\u2019s role in nurturing a strong sporting ecosystem and on empowering athletes during her opening remarks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\u201cGatorade has always stood for performance, science and progression,\u201d <\/em>said Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing at Etika Sdn. Bhd. As the title sponsor and official hydration partner of the Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025, Gatorade is the natural choice for pickleball \u2014 a sport that demands agility, endurance, and quick recovery. We support everyday players in discovering their potential, elevating their game, and competing on a national stage. Beyond sponsorship, we aim to build a sporting ecosystem where coaching, competition, and conditioning develop confident, disciplined, and resilient athletes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Y.B. Dr. Kelvin Yii, Advisor to the Malaysia Pickleball Association, on fostering talent and building a strong future for Malaysian pickleball.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Y.B. Dr. Kelvin Yii, Advisor to the Malaysia Pickleball Association added on \u201cThis championship signals an exciting new chapter for pickleball in Malaysia. By providing a clear and competitive pathway for our athletes, we are laying the groundwork for long-term talent development and a stronger national presence in the sport.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With growing interest nationwide, pickleball is rapidly evolving from a recreational sport into a structured platform for community building, active living, and competitive excellence. The Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025 is designed to support this momentum, giving athletes a national stage to showcase skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The championship will follow a structured format, with matches played according to official pickleball rules to ensure fair and consistent competition. Spectators can experience the four-day championship firsthand at PickleDepot @ Sentul Depot, or follow updates, highlights, and key moments through Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025 IG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@gatorademalaysiaclosed2025 official social media channels.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This landmark event not only highlights the skill and dedication of Malaysia\u2019s top pickleball athletes, but also underscores Gatorade\u2019s commitment to fostering inclusive opportunities, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting the growth of emerging sports across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration will close on 30th November 2025, or once all spots are filled. Players interested in joining the Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025 can register through the dedicated platforms: Juniors via https:\/\/www.sportssync.asia<\/strong><\/a> and Seniors via https:\/\/www.swp.solemas.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kuala Lumpur, 26 November 2025 \u2013 Gatorade, the world\u2019s No. 1\u00a0 sports drink, is proud to power the country\u2019s first national pickleball championship, the Gatorade Malaysia Closed 2025. Organised by the Malaysia Pickleball Association and co-hosted by the Kuala Lumpur Pickleball Association, the championship represents a milestone for the sport in Malaysia, bringing together the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,3953,19,21,3200],"tags":[3954,2702],"class_list":["post-12749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-gatorade-malaysia-closed-2025","category-grand-launching","category-health-fitness","category-pickle-ball","tag-gatorade-malaysia-2025","tag-launching"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture1-11.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12749"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12754,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12749\/revisions\/12754"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}