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Borneo Pickleball International Tournament 2024 Wraps Up with Electrifying Matches
The Borneo Pickleball International Tournament 2024 (BPIT) concluded on October 13th, leaving fans and players exhilarated. Over four action-packed days, Pikabol, Malaysia’s top pickleball venue, hosted more than 500 athletes from across the region.
Tournament Highlights
From October 10th to 13th, BPIT 2024 showcased incredible sportsmanship and teamwork. The event featured various categories, including team events, mixed doubles veteran, and novice doubles. Both seasoned pros and rising stars demonstrated their athletic prowess throughout the tournament.
Victors Emerge
Team Event
Paragon SG clinched the championship, with Paragon Perfecto securing the runner-up spot. ESM Voltage Vipers Pickleball and Dayak Daily Berami took third and fourth place, respectively.
Mixed Doubles Veteran
Hari Mohan and Varsha Majmudar emerged victorious in this category. Moon Tan and Chong Siew Tan claimed the runner-up position. Jeffery Kuok and Monaliza Ibrahim secured third place, while Lydia Wong and Andrew Soo finished fourth.
Novice Doubles
Izzudin Mohd Razali and Afiq Aziz triumphed in the novice doubles. Shaifful bin Sapian and Khairil Azrie bin Jamat came in second. Sean Aziz Abdullah and Faustino Rinaldon Mundaw took third, with Nik Nasron Bin Halik and Muqri Othman finishing fourth.
Celebrating Excellence
A grand awards ceremony honored the winners, with YB Datuk Snowdan Lawan presenting the medals. The event celebrated outstanding performances and highlighted the spirit of teamwork and determination displayed by all participants.
Generous Rewards
The tournament boasted an impressive prize pool of RM20,650. Winners also received trophies, medals, and exclusive prizes from Skechers and Starbucks. Several key sponsors made this event possible, including:
- Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau
- Sarawak Energy Berhad
- WTK
- Starbucks
- PIKABOL
- DHI
- Odysportsz
- Pickleball Global
These sponsors played a crucial role in elevating the tournament’s prestige and supporting pickleball’s growth in the region.
A Bright Future for Pickleball
The Borneo Pickleball International Tournament 2024 was an undeniable success. It left spectators in awe and set a new benchmark for future competitions. As the event wrapped up, it became clear that pickleball’s popularity and competitive spirit are on the rise in Malaysia and beyond.
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