Unity Cup 2026 poster, an inter-SJKC team event for Penang schools.

Chinese Primary Schools Get Their Own Pickleball Team Championship: The Unity Cup on 21 and 22 Nov

Andrew Lee

The 2026 Unity Cup Pickleball Team Championship runs on 21 and 22 Nov 2026, Saturday and Sunday, at Pickle By The Sea in Penang.

It is an inter-SJKC competition for Chinese National-Type Primary Schools in Penang, and registration is free.

Official poster for the 2026 Unity Cup Pickleball Team Championship, 21 to 22 Nov 2026 at Pickle By The Sea
Unity Cup 2026 poster, an inter-SJKC team event for Penang schools. Credit: @sportsweplay_events

Tournament Details

  • Tournament Date: 21 to 22 Nov 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Venue: Pickle By The Sea, Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang (Google Maps)
  • Format: Team event, 8 to 12 players per team
  • Registration: Free of charge, limited spots. Register here
  • Registration Closing: 14 Nov 2026
  • Technical Meeting: 16 Nov 2026

Team Categories

  • Boys' Doubles (Student)
  • Mixed Doubles (Teacher / Parent)
  • Women's Doubles (Student)
  • Men's Doubles (Teacher / Parent)

Teachers and parents play too

Two of the four categories are for teachers and parents. Students take the Boys' and Women's Doubles.

The organisers describe the event as a way to show the spirit of Chinese primary school students, build teamwork and promote school sports culture.

Three organisers, one event

The Unity Cup is co-organised by the Chinese School Principals' Council (华校校长理事会), Pickle By The Sea and Sports We Play.

School sports teachers are asked to share the call with their students and form teams. Schools should register before 14 Nov.

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

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