Malaysia’s Charge at the PCL Asia Season 2 Grand Finals

Shenzhen, China — The 2025 Pickleball Champions League (PCL) Asia Season 2 Grand Finals delivered a showcase for the region’s fast-rising talent. Twenty-eight teams from seven countries collided for the crown, with Malaysia’s champions, the Bintang Pro Picklers, flying the flag and banking vital big-stage experience. The trophy ultimately went to Team Zhuhai, but Malaysia’s run—marked by high-tempo rallies and packed stands—underscored a program ready to disrupt the regional pecking order.

The Malaysian Quartet That Set the Tone

Captain Safa Kelvin — Veteran Heartbeat

Safa Kelvin steered the Bintang Pro Picklers with the steady hand of a serial winner. Known for tactical clarity and heavy pressure at the kitchen line, he’s been central to raising the standard of men’s doubles in Malaysia.

Select achievements:

PCL Season 2 Team Event Champion (2025)

PPA Malaysia Cup 35+ Singles Champion

Malaysia Top 5, 35+ Men’s Doubles Open

Two-time defending Ligas Pickleball Tournament champion (2024)

Men’s Doubles Open AFA Sport dink3 Champion (2024)

Negeri Sembilan Men’s Doubles Open Champion (2025)

Mirzzy Kelvin — Pro Engine

A Facolos-signed pro and IPTPA Level 2 coach, Mirzzy transferred a tennis pedigree into quick-fire pickleball growth after debuting in July 2024. DUPR ratings—4.696 (doubles) and 4.715 (singles)—reflect a player built for PCL’s pressure-cooker format.

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