It’s time to show off your padel skills.
Are you ready for a friendly competition? Get ready to join the Volvo Padel Open 2024. Volvo Car Malaysia unveils its inaugural and largest official padel tournament in Malaysia. Partnering with ASCARO Padel & Social Club, Padelground, and PadelKu, the game will take place from 8 to 15 June 2024.
Specially dedicated to all padel enthusiasts in Malaysia, participants can anticipate prizes worth up to RM100,000 in four categories – Intermediate, Open, Women’s and Wildcard. With Volvo Car Malaysia onboard, this event is a fun way to attract new players to the sport while contributing to the thriving community.
This brings us back to our very first memory of being at the Padel courts.
There’s something in the air as soon as we step foot on the court. Nervous yet fueled with excitement, we noticed the walls surrounding the court seemed higher than we could possibly imagine. But all it took was the strive to pick up a padel racket and a great companion beside you to get into the head of the game.
As the game began, we quickly realised that Padel was a sport destined for every unique personality across all fitness levels. Picking up Padel as a first-timer is surprisingly easy and accessible, even if you have never played a racket sport. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can get the hang of it with a little practice.
While it took us a few minutes to get the hang of the rules and movements, the rhythmic exchange of volleys, the satisfying sounds of laughter, and the chants that filled the air made the experience so memorable—it was what united us by our love of the sport.
But it wasn’t just the game that made the experience so meaningful – the positive energy that emanated from our interactions was contagious. From that day on, we knew this was just the beginning of our Padel journey, and we could not wait for our return to the court.
This proves that having a positive and determined attitude within the courts can ignite a spark within you. With the rise of the ever-growing Padel community in KL, the Volvo Padel Open 2024 tournament came at the right time.
Here’s what you can anticipate at the Volvo Padel Open 2024:
Category | Intermediate
Champions: Prize money of RM10,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM10,000
Runner-up: Prize money of RM8,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM5,500
Category | Open
Champions: Prize money of RM8,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM9,000
Runner-up: Prize money of RM6,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM5,000
Category | Women’s
Champions: Prize money of RM6,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM9,000
Runner-ups: Prize money of RM4,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM5,000
Category | Wildcard
Champions: Prize money of RM2,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM8,000
Runner-up: Prize money of RM1,000 + merchandise and Volvo car loan worth RM4,000
However, this isn’t Volvo Car Malaysia’s first rodeo as they hosted its first Koppla sporting event – a padel-friendly event for Volvo owners – at ASCARO Padel & Social Club in 2023.
Patricia Yaw, Head of Marketing & Public Relations at Volvo Car Malaysia, shared: “We at Volvo Car Malaysia see a lot of synergy with the sport due to its focus on people, a lifestyle-driven experience and constant technological innovation. We’re proud to be synonymous with this growing, vibrant sport that has strong historic roots and an exciting, modern future, just like our new electric cars and fully electric ambitions.”
If reading this sets your heart pumping with excitement, here’s what you need to do.
How to join the Volvo Padel Open 2024
To experience the thrill of it all, participants must sign up together as a doubles team. Upon registration, players will be assessed to determine their skill level and eligible category.
When signing up, you’ll need to pay a one-off fee of RM200 per team of two players. Better yet, if you’re a Volvo owner, you can enjoy a special rate of only RM100. Apart from the grand prize, participants of the Volvo Padel Open will also enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including complimentary coaching clinics before the tournament, a Volvo sports kit, court-side access to the grand finals, and exclusive Volvo hospitality.
Daniel Liljekvist, Managing Director of Malaysia’s pioneering padel operator, ASCARO Padel and Social Club, shared: “Volvo Car Malaysia is our first court and automotive partner and today we are elevating our partnership to co-host the Volvo Padel Open. Partnerships like this not only help elevate the experience for our players and customers, but also allow us to stay true to our mission of championing the vibrant community and style surrounding this growing sport.”
Oliver Cheah, Director of Padelground, commented: “The Volvo Padel Open is our chance to showcase the sport and its young, vibrant lifestyle through our brand-new courts at KLGCC. As interest continues to grow among a new generation of socialites, trendsetters, fitness enthusiasts, and personalities on the rise, we hope to inspire more players to embrace a sport where fun and fitness converge effortlessly.”
Charl Hermus Marais, Operations Director of PadelKu, added: “As padel gains momentum as the world’s fastest-growing sport, we’re seizing the chance to elevate the game. Our goal is to bring the excitement of padel to Malaysia, grooming new players and upping the ante. The Volvo Padel Open is a perfect opportunity for both beginners and skilled players alike to hone their techniques and tactics through the competitive gameplay we champion.”
With padel being hailed as the world’s fastest-growing sport, this is your chance to be part of a truly thrilling experience. So grab a partner and register for the Volvo Padel Open today.
Registration is open from now until 24 May 2024, or until slots are full. To participate, register via https://padel.volvocarmalaysia.com. For more information on the Volvo Padel Open, visit www.volvocars.com/my or follow Volvo Car Malaysia at bit.ly/VolvoMY-FB and Instagram at bit.ly/VolvoMY-IG.
All images courtesy of Volvo Car Malaysia
