SUBANG JAYA — The second edition of the Paramount Cup 2026 concluded at PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang following four days of competitive pickleball. Serving as an Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Asia Qualifier, the tournament attracted over 1,000 entries across junior, adult, and senior divisions, featuring top Malaysian talent alongside international contenders from 18 nations, including the Philippines, Australia, India, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Beyond court competition, the event debuted eight junior divisions, hosted a two-day community festival, and raised RM10,050 for SHELTER Home for Children through a joint charitable matching initiative by Paramount Property and PLAYA Racquet Club.
International Open Divisions and Age-Group Highlights
The Open divisions saw international representatives and local contenders vie for official APP Asia Qualifier honors across multiple categories:
- Mixed Doubles Open: Vanshik Kapadia (India) and Connie Na Eun Lee (United States) captured the title, defeating Malaysia’s Ng Dickson and Joseline Ngu Tze Qin 11-5, 11-2 in the final.
- Men’s Doubles Open: Vanshik Kapadia secured his second title of the tournament alongside partner Roman Estareja (United States).
- Women’s Doubles Open: Nursharmeen Shamsuddin (Malaysia) and Jasmine Almaguer (United States) teamed up to claim the championship.
- Men’s Singles Open: Patrick Ares Mendoza (Philippines) emerged as the overall champion.
Expanding its developmental scope, the 2026 edition introduced eight junior categories that drew 134 young competitors across U10, U12, and U14 Co-ed divisions, as well as U16 Boys’ Singles and Doubles. Malaysia’s Brandon Basas secured the U16 Boys’ Singles title with an 11-6, 11-4 victory in the final.
The tournament schedule also featured Masters divisions, including Men’s and Women’s 35+ categories, alongside Men’s 45+ and Mixed Doubles 45+ divisions.
Paramount Cup Festival and Community Integration
Held concurrently on October 24 and 25, the Paramount Cup Festival welcomed over 2,000 players, supporters, and visitors to the venue footprint.
The festival featured 22 local food, beverage, and retail pop-up vendors alongside five complimentary family workshops focusing on sustainable crafts, interactive science activities, and pickleball-themed art installations.
Charitable Support for SHELTER Home for Children
The tournament generated RM10,050 for SHELTER Home for Children through a ringgit-for-ringgit corporate matching program. PLAYA contributed RM5 for each registered tournament entry, which was matched by Paramount Property with an additional RM5 per entry.
The funds will directly support SHELTER’s residential facility housing 40 children, as well as its community outreach center serving over 30 children from B40 income backgrounds. Contributions will go toward essential care, trauma restoration programs, professional counseling, educational therapy, and mentorship.
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Supported by Gold Sponsors Nuva and Montigo, Silver Sponsors LAC and Auto Bavaria, and Bronze Sponsor Franklin, the event was organized with endorsement from Tourism Malaysia alongside venue and hotel partners.
