Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Malaysia Introduces Pickleball in Schools to Reduce Screen Time
Malaysia has started a new program to teach pickleball to kids in primary schools.
This is to help them spend less time on screens and be more active.
Every student can play pickleball for free on weekdays, and they have special courts and coaches to help them.
The program started in Kuala Lumpur with support from the government and private partners.
It's one of the biggest efforts in Asia to get kids playing pickleball.
Malaysia launches nationwide pickleball initiative for primary school children.
Free weekday access to pickleball, including professional-grade courts and coaching.
Program initiated in Kuala Lumpur with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Aims to reduce screen time and promote physical activity among young students.
One of the most comprehensive school-linked pickleball efforts in Asia.
- Who
- Malaysian government and Ministry of Youth and Sports
- What
- Introduction of pickleball in primary schools
- When
- Ahead of the spring season
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Why
- To reduce screen time and physical inactivity among children
- Country
- Malaysia
- Target Group
- Primary school children
- Initiative
- Pickleball introduction
- Access
- Free weekday access
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur
- Backing
- Ministry of Youth and Sports
- Partnership
- Public-private partnership