RPC-KIMCHI KICAP PEDAS take Dudong team title

SIBU: RPC-KIMCHI KICAP PEDAS took top honours in the Amateur Team Event at the Dudong Pickleball Cup 2026, finishing ahead of a competitive field at SMI here on Saturday (Oct 3).

The champions pocketed RM1,500, with Fanatic Pickleball Club taking second place and RM1,000. Friday Pickleball finished third, while Kaliwa-SunNYOU placed fourth.

Kyndle Pickleball Club won the Trio Team Event, ahead of Repok Pickleball Club, Team Hu Ha Hu Ha and MX Sintak.

In the Mixed Doubles, Alson Yong–Hii Ka Sin claimed the title, with Ivan Hii–Jennifer Ha finishing runners-up. Sharon Loh–Ngu Thou Yaw took third, followed by Hazel Toh–Clarence Ling.

Liong Woei Hua emerged champion in the Men’s Singles, beating Shahrizan Sharif to the title. Sanjay Bana finished third, while Joshuo Tiong Yong Yik placed fourth.

Organised by Dudong Pickleball Club (DPC), the tournament featured four categories and offered RM7,250 in total prize money.

The event was supported through the Community Sports Fund under the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), with ISN Sports serving as main sponsor and supplying the tournament balls.

DPC president Lo Ming Jun said the competition was also intended to give players more match exposure while strengthening ties within the local pickleball community.

“Play hard, play fair and enjoy every moment. Remember – opponents on the court, friends off the court!” she said in her opening address.

Sibu Pickleball Association deputy president Iing Shii Ngie, who officiated at the tournament, said club-level competitions remained important in giving players regular competitive experience while helping the sport grow in Sibu.