SUBANG JAYA, May 10, 2026 – The 4th annual Skechers International Pickleball Tournament – Malaysia Edition 2026 wrapped up this weekend at Tomaz Pickleball Club in Subang Jaya. From international athletes to local first-time junior competitors, the event created an atmosphere that felt both highly competitive and deeply connected to the sport's expanding culture in Malaysia.
Record-Breaking Numbers
The 2026 edition drew 1,282 players from 14 countries competing across 29 categories, generating over 1,600 DUPR-rated matches — a staggering 38% year-on-year growth from the previous edition. The scale of participation underscores just how quickly pickleball has taken root in Malaysia, and how Skechers' annual tournament has become a marquee fixture on the regional calendar.
[Editor's note: We covered the pre-tournament announcement last week — read our preview here.]
Skechers Athletes in the Spotlight
The press conference ahead of the tournament featured a welcome address by Ms Stephanie Chang, Senior General Manager of Skechers Malaysia, alongside the brand's official pickleball athletes: Colin Wong (@colinwong_pb), Delia Arnold (@deliaarnoldd), and Toi Sieu Ee (@toi.pickleball). The trio drew considerable attention courtside, with players and spectators alike eager for a glimpse of Malaysia's homegrown pickleball stars.
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