UPA Asia to deliver inaugural pickleball competitions to Malaysia and Vietnam

UPA Asia, the premier professional and amateur pickleball tour in Asia, dedicated to expanding the sport's highest level across the region, is bringing the inaugural PPA Tour Asia Cups to Malaysia and Vietnam.

PPA Tour Asia features a three-tier tournament structure - Slam, Cup and Open events - ensuring all regions and levels of competition experience the premier pickleball tour. Points earned at these events count towards the PPA Tour Asia Rankings, as players chase the prestigious No.1 crown - the ultimate recognition for dominance in Asian professional pickleball.

The action starts with the Malaysia Cup (24th-28^th September 2025) at 9Pickle Setia Alam and Setia City Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, before moving straight into the Vietnam Cup (30^th September – 4^th October, 2025) at Tien Son Sports Arena and Tuyen Son Sports Complex in Da Nang.

Kimberly Koh, UPA Asia Managing Director enthused "we are excited to bring our inaugural PPA Tour Asia Cups to Malaysia and Vietnam in collaboration with our hosts Bold D Court and Manage, and Americas & Asia Connect Company respectively. Attracting the globe's best pickleball athletes to the region, fans will be able to watch players from the region challenge the best of the best as the sport continues to rapidly grow across Asia.”

Amateur action will be a key part of both tournaments. Players of all ages and divisions will compete alongside the pros, with gold medals and bragging rights up for grabs across both weeks.

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