KPL Saprizan, KPL Afian clinch PDRM Doubles Open 15-13 in Subang Jaya

KPL Saprizan bin Sapi and KPL Afian bin Mohd Noor Azlan defeated DCP Redzuan bin Abd Hamid and ASP Ahmad Sukri bin Ramli 15-13 to claim the Doubles Open title at the PDRM Internal Pickleball Tournament in Subang Jaya. The decider unfolded on Court VVIP 1 at 14:15 local time on January 25, with the result posted on the event’s live brackets and match verification and referees listed on the tournament bracket page.

The close 15-13 scoreline underscored how evenly matched the pairs were. Saprizan and Afian held their nerve in the closing exchanges to eke out a two-point margin, while Redzuan and Ahmad Sukri pushed the winners to the wire. Both pairs demonstrated the kind of coordinated court movement and communication that doubles pickleball rewards, keeping rallies competitive through the midpoint and into the final points.

For Saprizan and Afian, the victory is a concrete marker of dominance within PDRM’s internal circuit. Their win over veteran officers DCP Redzuan and ASP Ahmad Sukri will matter in internal rankings and in shaping selections for inter-departmental matchups. The match’s placement on the VVIP court and the live-bracket coverage reflect how the force is treating pickleball as a serious competitive outlet rather than a casual recreation.

This internal tournament also illustrates larger industry trends in Asia, where institutional adoption, by corporations, universities, and now law enforcement agencies, is helping transform pickleball from a fringe pastime into an organized sport with formal brackets and officiating. Live bracket feeds and dedicated courts inside an institutional setting make the sport more visible and provide a clear pathway for talent development among officers who train and compete together.

Culturally, the PDRM event signals an embrace of low-barrier, high-engagement sport within a traditionally hierarchical organization. Pickleball’s mix of quick learning curve and tactical depth suits a work environment seeking fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie without extensive infrastructure. The prominence of the Doubles Open final in Subang Jaya suggests pickleball is becoming part of routine physical training and community building within the force.

Looking ahead, expect Saprizan and Afian to carry momentum through PDRM’s internal season and to become names to watch in inter-agency events. For officers and local clubs in Malaysia, the match is a reminder that well-run internal tournaments can raise standards, attract spectators, and accelerate pickleball’s growth across the region.