20 Teams, One Unforgettable Day
The first-ever All-Men’s Doubles team tournament brought 20 teams, around 150 players and more than 150 spectators together at One Punggol for a full day of high-level senior pickleball.
A morning of introductions and celebration
The doors opened at 7:00 am, with registration and first-game line-ups getting underway from 7:30. From 8:00 am, players and supporters gathered for announcements, the presentation of all participating teams and group photographs.
The tournament began with a lovely community moment: Tham Hon Yuen of The Legends, representing Tampines GRC, celebrated his birthday alongside 14 other participants born in October. After everyone sang “Happy Birthday,” warm wishes went around the hall.
Emcee introductions brought the organising committee—Roger Yap, Daniel Lo and David Yeo—to the floor. Tournament Director Dixie Kor then gave a short briefing on the rules and regulations, and the first games began.
High-level play and a sudden-death decider
The standard of play was high, with many of Singapore’s most prolific senior pickleball players taking part. The day’s standout cliff-hanger came in the semi-final between Punggol Coast and Wild Wild West of West Coast GRC. The third match was the decider, and Punggol Coast edged it by a single point at sudden death to reach the final.
Punggol Coast went on to win gold, defeating Marine Parade 61 in the final. Marine Parade 61 took silver, while Wild Wild West earned bronze. See the complete results and group standings.
The captains’ feedback says it all
“Very well organised” and “a great opportunity for senior men.”
— Sembawang Aces
The Erne Elites called it an “outstanding” and “well-organized” tournament, and said the little extras were a lovely touch.
— Punggol Coast Erne Elites
The tournament “set a very high standard,” with feedback described as “positive and overwhelming.”
— AMK GRC
The Legends also praised the captain posters, sponsor presence, decorations, prizes and catered lunch, while Happy Seniors highlighted the smooth running of the day and the friendships built through the competition.
Thank you—and the journey continues
Our thanks go to sponsors Skechers, Recogen, Kamito, Bestlink Builders and Centrel. We are also grateful to Punggol Coast CSN for facilitating the tournament and to One Punggol for hosting us.
We look forward to bringing people together again with more events—bigger and better—in 2027. Alongside these community tournaments, planning is underway for the InterCity Senior Classic (ISC), an international senior pickleball event in Singapore from 22–26 September 2027.
From the first team introductions to the 6:30 pm prize-giving ceremony, the day was about competition, community and friendship. Thank you to every player, spectator, captain, volunteer and supporter who made it special.