Kuala Lumpur, 17 July 2025 – The first-ever JD Inter-Uni Pickleball Showdown, held at The Pickle Grounds, Level 2, One World Hotel, concluded successfully on 13 July 2025, drawing over 650 attendees and 144 participants. This landmark two-day event brought together students from 14 universities across Malaysia, marking a new chapter in the country’s collegiate sports landscape.
Organised by Monsta Asia in collaboration with JD Sports, and supported by an extensive list of lifestyle, sports, community, and media partners, the tournament featured competitive matches across Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles categories.
The event came alive with an electrifying entertainment lineup featuring high-energy cheerleaders, beatboxers, talented dancers, and a powerful live performance by a local singer, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere and reinforcing the integration of youth lifestyle with competitive sports. Prominent media outlets World of Buzz, NOODOU, MYC, Raisinent, Let’s Get It Podcast who served as media partners, contributed to widespread coverage and public engagement.
Tournament Highlights and Winners
Men’s Doubles
Champion – Team Dinkaroo (UCSI University)
Chan JunLim & Chan JunHan
Received RM900 in cash, medals, Arronax paddles, exclusive JD merchandise, Montigo bottles, and certificate.
2nd Place – Team Buaya (MMU Cyberjaya & Monash University)
Chong Ming Fon & Ryan Law Lik Wei
Received RM600 in cash, medals, exclusive JD merchandise, Montigo bottles, and certificate.
3rd Place – Team Jumping Machine (Taylor’s University)
Leonard Tay Zhi Feng & Phung Li Hang
Received RM300 in cash, medals, exclusive JD merchandise, Montigo bottles, and certificate.
Mixed Doubles
Champion – Team Alamak (Sunway University)
Chin Jin Jet & Raina Sabella Binti Rahmat
Received RM900 in cash, medals, Arronax paddles, exclusive JD merchandise, Montigo bottles, and certificate.
2nd Place – Team Smile Makers (University of Malaya)
Lee Derk Chuan & Lee Min Hui
Received RM600 in cash, medals, exclusive JD merchandise, Montigo bottles, and certificate.
3rd Place – Team Taylor’s (Taylor’s University)
Phung Li Hang & Faith Goh Shin Huey
Received RM300 in cash, medals, exclusive JD merchandise, Montigo bottles, and certificate.
Special Recognition Award:
Most Voted Team Mixed & Men’s
Team TAR UMT – TAR UMT (Men’s Doubles)
James Liao Man Jen & Chia Wen Thin
Team mEMES Avenger – TAR UMT (Mixed Doubles)
Janice Chu Jia Nee & Marko Craiq Chang Weng Tim
Each team member received a special edition Ace Medium Montigo Bottle.
In total, the event awarded over RM9,000 worth of cash and sponsored prizes, including limited edition tournament jerseys, towels, duffel bags, discount vouchers, medals, and products sponsored by Lifestyle brands, JD Sports, ALBA, Papeleria, CoolRhino, Montigo, and Arronax.
Looking Ahead For This New Movement
As Malaysia’s first-ever inter-university Pickleball tournament, the event was launched to introduce the sport to a younger generation, promote student wellness through physical activity, and establish Pickleball as an accessible, inclusive sport, all while building long-term momentum for a thriving, sustainable campus sports culture.
Encouraged by the positive response and strong participation, Monsta Asia plans to continue expanding the movement through setting up a Sport Club and committee teams called PickleVersity Club to drive the Pickleball movement amongst university college students. With our mission To help students lead the way in building pickleball clubs nationwide with the support, tools, and fun they need to grow together.
“Pickleball isn’t just a game, it’s a movement. At Monsta, we believe in the power of youth to lead the charge, bringing campuses across Malaysia together through passion, play, and community. Our goal is simple: to equip the next generation with the resources, and opportunities to grow the sports.” – Chan Zhi Ee, Founder of Monsta Asia.
Source: Press Release
