Cover Padelground returns as a partner club to host Beginner-category qualifiers, player assessments, and coaching clinics at their location in The Courts, KLGCC
Padelground returns as a partner club to host Beginner-category qualifiers, player assessments, and coaching clinics at their location in The Courts, KLGCC
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Volvo Malaysia’s flagship padel tournament makes a stylish return this June, blending sporting finesse with thoughtful luxury
Following the resounding success of its debut year, the Volvo Padel Open returns again with an elevated sophistication and scale. This year’s tournament sees Volvo Malaysia continuing its collaboration with Padelground and PadelKu while welcoming the Joy Division Padel into the fold.
Spanning six weeks from June 21 to July 27, and with invites of up to 320 participants, the tournament unfolds across three categories: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Whether you’re making your court debut or possess the weathered grip of a veteran player, the competition offers an atmosphere that seamlessly blends exclusivity with accessibility.
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Above The Volvo Padel Open is proud to have official sponsors Tactical Padel for official tournament balls, merchandise, and winner prizes, and Glacéau vitamin water as the official energy drink courtesy of Coca-Cola Malaysia
The Volvo Padel Open is proud to have official sponsors Tactical Padel for official tournament balls, merchandise, and winner prizes, and Glacéau vitamin water as the official energy drink courtesy of Coca-Cola Malaysia
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The prize pool features over RM180,000 in rewards encompassing substantial cash prizes, premium merchandise, court privileges, and a week-long experience behind the wheel of Volvo Malaysia’s latest fully electric marvel.
The Beginner category introduces an "americano" format, allowing players to rotate partnerships within their cohort—a unique approach that maintains a competitive edge while fostering the sport’s inherent camaraderie. Only the top 16 men and women advance to the semifinals, creating an atmosphere where achievement feels both exclusive and attainable.
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For Intermediate and Advanced competitors, the stakes intensify accordingly. Teams compete in meticulously organised men’s and mixed divisions, navigating through strategic round-robins before entering elimination rounds that culminate in full-match finals—the kind of high-stakes drama that defines championship sport.
Above Joy Division Padel is a new partner club for this year's Volvo Padel Open, and will host the finals at their new, upcoming location boasting two tournament-level courts
Joy Division Padel is a new partner club for this year's Volvo Padel Open, and will host the finals at their new, upcoming location boasting two tournament-level courts
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A thoughtful innovation this year sees mandatory player assessments conducted by professional coaches for Beginner and Intermediate participants. It’s a refinement that ensures competitive integrity while preserving the tournament’s welcoming ethos—precisely the kind of considered touch one expects from a premium sporting event. To support this, Volvo Malaysia will be offering complimentary coaching clinics to Beginner and Intermediate players.
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The finals will be held at Joy Division Padel’s new JOY2 facility in Petaling Jaya—a purpose-built venue featuring two tournament-standard courts that provide the perfect stage for championship moments. While spectators are warmly welcomed to witness the sporting theatre, hospitality remains an exclusive privilege for the competing athletes.
Registrations are open now at Volvo Malaysia’s website, and as an added perk, Volvo car owners enjoy 50 per cent off individual entry fees.
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Sim Wie Boon is the general manager of Tatler Malaysia. Previously the print and digital editor, Sim hails from the land of the hornbills, Sarawak. Sim is now based in Kuala Lumpur and brings more than a decade of experience in the media industry as a journalist and broadcast producer.
As a self-proclaimed geriatric millennial, he appreciates the finer things in life, from savouring a sip of single malt whisky to relishing in the deliciousness of char siew. While reminiscing about the indie-sleaze era, Sim now finds solace in the soothing tunes of ambient music, staying active through running and occasionally succumbing to the addictive world of doom scrolling.
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