Naomi Amalsadiwala Takes U18 Silver in International APP Kuala Lumpur Debut

Naomi Amalsadiwala, an 18-year-old from Mumbai, claimed the silver medal in the Under-18 Girls’ Singles at the Leapmotor APP Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on February 14, reaching the final on her APP debut before losing to Lynn 7-11, 0-11.

Competing in her first APP tournament, Naomi "won all her league stage matches" and carried that form into the knockout rounds, a run that the Original Report said saw her "announce herself on the international stage." The unbeaten league-stage record set the tone for a deep tournament showing in Malaysia.

Naomi’s semi-final was emphatic: she defeated Lim Young Xuan 15-1 to book her spot in the title match. TimesNow described that result as a "commanding 15-1 victory," calling it one of the standout results of her young career and underlining why the Mumbai teenager drew attention during the event.

The final presented a step up in opposition. Naomi fell to the player listed only as Lynn, losing 7-11, 0-11 in the championship match. That defeat was Naomi’s only loss in Kuala Lumpur; she had been unbeaten through the league stage and the knockout opener before the final scoreline against Lynn ended her run.

A photograph credited to @_nanoo93 on Instagram captured Naomi with her silver medal after the finals ceremony, and event captions reiterated that her first appearance at an APP event ended on the podium. Coverage noted the podium finish as "a significant milestone for the teenager" and suggested the result would provide momentum as Naomi prepared for more international tournaments.

The Leapmotor APP Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 offered a clear benchmark: Naomi left Kuala Lumpur with a silver medal, a 15-1 semi-final statement, and an APP final appearance on February 14 to add to her record. Her performance in Malaysia puts her among the emerging young faces of Indian pickleball as she looks ahead to further international competition.