Team Malaysia Names Under-14 and Under-18 World Cup Squads

Team Malaysia has revealed both of its youth squads for the Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026, naming five Under-14 players and five Under-18 players who will represent the country in Da Nang, Vietnam from 30 Aug to 6 Sept.

The Under-14 Squad

Representing Malaysia in the youngest division are @ifangyoboii_pb, @dzikri.dzakwan, @tanfuzheng, @kimdaheenniqreesa and @kimberly.tan_pb. Team Malaysia's own announcement frames the group as young players carrying real responsibility onto an international stage for the first time, with the tournament itself treated as an experience-building step for the sport's next generation in the country.

The Under-18 Squad

One age bracket up, Malaysia's Under-18 representation is @ithankamil, @limlynn10, @dzafzkwn.pb, @brandonbasas.pb and @catherine_eva_liew. This group competes a step closer to the senior international game, with a chance to test themselves directly against players from other national programmes.

Part of a Growing Global Field

Both squads compete alongside Malaysia's senior delegation at what organizers describe as a genuinely global event, part of pickleball's own push toward Olympic inclusion. The 2026 World Cup is targeting participation from roughly 80 nations, up from 33 at the 2024 edition, meaning these ten players are stepping into a field that has more than doubled in size within two years.

This article is based on social media posts and historical data tracked by Pickle361.