By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 2: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) kicked off a new chapter in community sports with the launch of its inaugural Mayor Pickleball Championship 2025 held at Picklepro Kuching.
The event, which MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng officiated, brought together participants from various age groups, highlighting MBKS’s commitment to fostering an active, inclusive, and healthy lifestyle for residents.
“Some may still be asking—what is pickleball? It’s not something from the kitchen, despite the name. It’s a fun, fast-growing sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong. Whether you’re 15 or 65, pickleball is a sport for everyone,” said Wee in his opening remarks.
He added that the initiative is aligned with Goal 3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which is Good Health and Well-being, as MBKS continues to explore innovative ways to promote physical activity, mental wellness, and community interaction.
“We want our youth off their phones, away from negative influences, and onto the court doing something energetic and fun,” he said.
The championship is also part of the council’s broader vision of making Kuching a Healthy City, where sports and recreation are accessible to all.
With growing interest in pickleball globally, MBKS hopes this event will spark a new sporting culture in Kuching, encouraging more residents to stay active and socially connected.
Meanwhile, Wee expressed his appreciation to the organising team, volunteers, the Kuching Pickleball Association, and corporate partners who made the event possible.
“Let’s make today the beginning of something great. With your support, we hope to grow this championship into one of the city’s most anticipated annual sporting events.
“Let’s serve, smash, and rally. Game on, everyone!” — DayakDaily
