Shenzhen, August 9-10, 2025—The 2025 PCL Asia Finals, jointly organized by the PCL Asia Pickleball League and Ramsports Group, commenced with great fanfare at the Ramsports Pickleball Stadium in Mission Hills Shenzhen. This tournament assembled elite teams from seven regions throughout Asia, including Beijing, Hong Kong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam, signifying the formal introduction of Asian pickleball into a new phase of advanced league development.

Esteemed guests convened at Mission Hills Shenzhen, including notable figures from the pickleball community, such as Steve Kuhn, the founder of the Pickleball Championship League (PCL), and the Dynamic Global Pickleball Rating System (DUPR). Alex Yuen, President of the PCL, Tenniel Chu, Vice Chairman of the Mission Hills Group, Ms. Cissy Wang, founder of the Y.E.N. Charity Foundation, Mr. Jan Papi, Chairman and CEO of the World Pickleball Championship, and principal from Sanya University Sports College. Delegations from the Malaysian, Philippine, Singapore, and Vietnam Pickleball Associations were also in attendance, all gathered to participate in and witness this significant PCL Asia event.

Building the Asian Pickleball Dream Together

Steve Kuhn stated, "A few years ago, we were still discussing how to promote pickleball in Asia. Now, we are witnessing teams from multiple countries competing on the court. This is a blend of cultures and marks the starting point of the Asian pickleball era."
Alex Yuen said, "PCL Asia is increasingly becoming a platform connecting the Asian pickleball community. Ramsports will continue to provide professional venues and resource support, making pickleball not just a competitive sport, but also a part of urban life."

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On the evening of August 10, with the final precise shot landing, the Philippine team defeated the Vietnamese team 3-0 in the finals to claim the 2025 PCL Asia Finals championship. The venue erupted in applause, pushing the atmosphere to a climax. This pinnacle showdown was not only highly technical but also showcased the maturity and breakthroughs of Asian players in terms of tactical coordination and psychological resilience.

In the earlier third-place playoff, the Hong Kong team and the Guangzhou team shared the third place. The tournament organizing committee adopted a system of joint third place to recognize the tenacious struggle and excellent competitive performance demonstrated by both teams in this tournament. Both teams stood on the podium together, receiving warm applause from the audience.

Over the two-day competition, eight teams engaged in multiple rounds of round-robin matches, each filled with suspense and excitement. Many young players emerged prominently in the matches, injecting new vitality into Asian pickleball.

This victory not only highlights the outstanding strength of the champion team but also marks an overall leap in Asian pickleball in terms of competitive level, event organization, and audience base. With the successful conclusion of the PCL Asia Finals, Asian pickleball is moving towards a new stage of professionalism and internationalization at an unprecedented speed.

Cheer for the 15th National Games

Over the past weekend, Mission Hills Shenzhen was full of energy and youth. Inside the Ramsports Pickleball Stadium, the intense battles of the PCL Championship League Asia Finals unfolded; at the Mission Hills Ecological Sports Park, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Youth Tennis Tournament and the first stop of the 2025 Shenzhen Youth U Series Tennis Points Competition were in full swing, with 168 youth players from the Greater Bay Area showcasing their tennis skills; on the basketball court of MH Mall Shenzhen, the 2025 FIBA OPEN 3×3 - MH MALL Shenzhen Stop kicked off grandly, and Yang Zhimei, who once won the Asian Cup Women's 3×3 Championship, appeared on the court, arousing cheers from fans.

Tenniel Chu said that Mission Hills Group has always advocated "GOLF & MORE" and has been paying attention to the development of various sports in China. This year is the year of the 15th National Games, and it is also the first time that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area has jointly hosted the National Games. As a representative of cultural and sports enterprises rooted in the Greater Bay Area for a long time, Mission Hills will host international golf events such as Golfathon, the Greater Bay Area Team League, and PIF Shenzhen Championship 2025 this year to create an atmosphere, cheer for the 15th National Games, and showcase the vitality and charm of the Greater Bay Area through sports.