Panas Express founder Vincent Siow isn’t only building Malaysia’s pickleball scene from the sidelines — he’s competing in it. At the PPA Asia 500 PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open 2026, held in May at 9Pickle Setia Alam, Siow and his doubles partner won silver in the Men’s Doubles 35+ Open category, beating international opponents on the way to the final.
A Founder Who Plays What He Builds
Plenty of sponsors put their name on a tournament and stay courtside. Vincent Siow does both — organizing and title-sponsoring Panas Express’s pickleball events, then stepping onto the same courts to compete himself. It’s a distinction that separates a brand backing a sport from a founder genuinely living inside it.
What Happened at the Tournament
The PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 drew over 600 registered players across professional and amateur categories to 9Pickle Setia Alam, Selangor, from May 13 to 17. In the Men’s Doubles 35+ Open, an amateur category open to competitive club-level players, Siow’s run through the draw — including a win over an international opponent — carried him to the final, where he and his partner finished with silver.
Why This Matters for Panas Express’s Pickleball Story
This result adds a personal, competitive layer to Panas Express’s involvement in pickleball — one that goes beyond sponsorship dollars and event organizing. It reinforces a claim that’s easy to make and harder to prove: that Panas Express’s role in Malaysian pickleball is genuine participation, not just brand marketing from the sidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Vincent Siow achieve? He won silver in the Men’s Doubles 35+ Open at the PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open 2026.
Who did he compete against? International opponents, including a win over a Singapore-based player en route to the final.
Where and when was this? 9Pickle Setia Alam, Selangor, May 13–17, 2026.
Why is this notable? It shows the Panas Express founder as an active competitor in the sport he’s investing in, not only a sponsor and organizer.
Source: Confirmed directly by Vincent Siow (Panas Express founder); event dates, venue, and registration figures per PPA Tour Asia / pickleballtournaments.com official tournament pages, PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open 2026.
