Team BOOMZ wins MILO Father's Day pickleball tournament in Malaysia

LinkedUp Asia turned Father’s Day into more than a branding moment at Tomaz Pickleball Club. The MILO Father's Day Pickleball Tournament 2026 showed how the sport can grow in Malaysia through family participation, sponsor-friendly club events and an easy entry point for players of different ages and abilities.

The strongest signal was structural, not ceremonial. Fathers and children were put on the same side of the court, giving the tournament a different feel from a standard open event. Multiple categories welcomed players across skill levels, while cash prizes, exclusive stays, giveaways and free MILO helped create a festival atmosphere without stripping away the competitive edge. It was conceived as a follow-up to the Mother's Day Mixer held in May, a clear sign that LinkedUp Asia is building a family-centered event calendar rather than treating pickleball as a one-off novelty.

The result was a proper competition with a clear winner. Team BOOMZ, made up of Azizul Azhar and Dzikri Dzakwan, won gold after beating 31 other dad-child pairings. Team KVan, featuring Wee Liang Eng and Wee Kayvan, finished second, while Team Pickle Boost, represented by Donald Foo and Darius Foo, took third. Those podium finishes gave the day enough sporting credibility to stand beside its community appeal.

That balance matters for pickleball’s next phase in Asia. In markets where growth often depends on accessible facilities, short learning curves and social formats, a father-child tournament at a club like Tomaz offers a model that can travel. It creates a reason for newcomers to play, not just watch, and it gives sponsors a way to attach their brands to participation rather than passive attendance. The MILO naming and on-site giveaways made that connection explicit.

For Malaysia, the event was a reminder that pickleball’s most durable expansion may come from families sharing a court, not only athletes chasing ranking points. Team BOOMZ left with the title, but LinkedUp Asia left with something just as valuable: proof that intergenerational play can be packaged as both a sporting product and a growth strategy.