World-Class Pickleball Action at Paramount Cup 2025 with Prize Pool of RM112,500

Paramount Property’s inaugural Paramount Cup 2025 delivered a spectacular showcase of world-class pickleball, drawing more than 700 players and hundreds of fans over four-action packed days at PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang. Spanning 17 competition categories across singles to gendered doubles and mixed doubles, the Paramount Cup presented an electrifying display of athleticism, skill and sportsmanship, presenting a record RM112,500 prize pool.

From left: Benjamin Teo, Deputy Chairman of Paramount Corporation Berhad, Syabil Shaharudin (Malaysia), Tejas Mahajan (India) and Kuldip Ravindra (India) during the medal and trophy presentation for the Open 19+ Men's Singles category 

The event marked a major milestone in Malaysia’s sporting calendar and celebrated the grand opening of the country’s first purpose-built pickleball hub where world-class facilities met beach-club vibes, PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang, the second facility by PLAYA Racquet Club. More than a tournament, the Paramount Cup 2025 became a festival of sport, community and connection, embodying pickleball’s inclusive and high-energy spirit.

The four-day tournament brought together international stars and homegrown heroes to the courts of PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang, battling for a record-breaking RM112,500 prize pool

The championship featured an all-star international line-up — Vanshik Kapadia (India), Kyle Stoker (Australia), Nancy Riley (Australia), and Josh Chia (Australia), Roman Estareja (United States) and Jas Almaguer (United States), Hsieh Yu-Chieh (Taiwan, Asia’s No.6 female), Tarie Caouette (Thailand’s No.1) and Mihae Kwon (Korea’s top-ranked female player) — alongside Malaysia’s rapidly rising stars who proved they could hold their own against the region’s best.

In the Open 19+ Men’s Singles, India’s Tejas Mahajan claimed the title after a thrilling final, while Malaysia’s Syabil Shaharudin and Kuldip Ravindra (India) secured first runner-up and third place respectively— a powerful statement of Malaysia’s growing dominance on home turf.

The final match of Open 19+ Men’s Singles between India’s Tejas Mahajan and Malaysia’s Syabil Shaharudin

The Open 19+ Men’s Doubles saw Vanshik Kapadia (India) and Tejas Mahajan (India) take the gold, with the local duo Khoo Er Yang (Malaysia) and Syabil Shaharudin (Malaysia) finishing as first runner-up after a fiercely contested final that showcased homegrown power and precision.

In the Open 19+ Women’s Doubles, Taiwan’s Hsieh Yu-Chieh and Chang Maggie captured the crown, while Malaysia’s own Delia Arnold, national squash icon turned pickleballer, and Sieu Ee Toi impressed fans with a commanding performance to secure third place, signalling that Malaysian women are fast emerging as regional contenders.

From left: Ms Siew Lee of Paramount Property and winners of Open 45+ Men's Doubles, Indonesia's Edy Kurniawan and Gusti Ngurah Putra Haribawa (Indonesia)

The tournament's inclusive spirit extended to the 45+ categories, where experience met precision on court. In the Open 45+ Men's Doubles, Indonesia's Edy Kurniawan and Gusti Ngurah Putra Haribawa claimed the title, with Malaysia's Keevan Raj and Azizul Azhar Bin Ahmad finishing as first runner-up, and Malaysia’s Lim Ben Tah and Yap Cheng Xing securing third place.

The Open 45+ Mixed Doubles saw Gusti Ngurah Putra Haribawa (Indonesia) and Pini Lee (Singapore) deliver a commanding performance to capture gold, while Danny Tan (Malaysia) and Connie Chan (Malaysia) fought hard for first runner-up, and Jason Wong Sai Kong (Malaysia) and Maggie Ng (Malaysia) claimed third place, reinforcing the Paramount Cup's vision of uniting players across generations through the fastest-growing sport in the region.

From left: Hsieh Yu-Chieh (Taiwan) and Vanshik Kapadia (India) during a competitive Open 19+ Mixed Doubles match

The tournament reached its dramatic peak with the Open 19+ Mixed Doubles, where Hsieh Yu-Chieh (Taiwan) and Vanshik Kapadia (India) delivered a thrilling masterclass to lift the title. Nancy Riley (Australia) and Chen Ah Hsieh (Taiwan) finished second, while the dynamic pairing of Malaysia’s Colin Wong and the United States’ Jas Almaguer fought fiercely to claim third place, with the duo’s success celebrating both international collaboration and Malaysian pride on home soil.

Paramount Property CEO, Chee Siew Pin said, “The Paramount Cup 2025 surpassed all expectations. Seeing Malaysian players rise to the occasion against top international talent is exactly what we envisioned — a platform that celebrates competition, community, and connection. We were equally inspired by the strong public turnout, with people coming to witness the matches and experience the community and excitement firsthand. The event truly brought people of all ages together, from families and youth to senior enthusiasts, reflecting the intergenerational spirit that pickleball embodies. As The People’s Developer, we’re proud to have built not just homes and spaces, but experiences that inspire wellness and unity through sport.”

PLAYA Racquet Club Director, Brian Choo, added, “The energy was electric from start to finish. The Open categories showcased world-class pickleball right here on Malaysian soil, and our local players proved they belong on that stage. PLAYA was designed to bring sport and lifestyle together — and this tournament showed just how powerful that combination can be.”

Backed by a powerhouse line-up of partners, the event delivered a premium tournament experience. Paramount Property led as Title Sponsor; PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang served as Venue Partner; Auto Bavaria BMW drove the excitement as Automotive Partner; Mercure Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie hosted visiting players as Official Hotel Partner; while Baseline, RIVAL KL, JOOLA and Franklin elevated performance and recovery on and off the court.

From epic serves to shared camaraderie, the Paramount Cup 2025 proved that pickleball in Malaysia is not just gaining traction—it’s surging to new heights.

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