The MLPA New Zealand Cup concluded last week with the Northern Crocs, led by Andie Dikosavljevic of JOOLA Australia, taking home the championship title. They defeated the Sydney Smash 3-1 in a thrilling final. The event highlighted the growing popularity of pickleball in the APAC region and featured many standout performances from JOOLA-sponsored athletes.
MLPA New Zealand Cup Championship Results
The Northern Crocs secured the championship by defeating the Sydney Smash 3-1 in an exciting final. This victory added to the growing reputation of competitive pickleball in the APAC region. The Sydney Smash finished as the runner-up.
PPA New Zealand Cup Results
The PPA New Zealand Cup featured fierce competition in several divisions, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. JOOLA-sponsored athletes participated across all categories, making their presence known throughout the tournament.
| Event | Participants | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Kenta Miyoshi, Hong Kit Wong (Jack), Lucas Pascoe | Kenta Miyoshi | Hong Kit Wong (Jack) | Lucas Pascoe |
| Women’s Singles | Andie Dikosavljevic, Roos Van Reek, Danni-Elle Townsend | Andie Dikosavljevic | Roos Van Reek | Danni-Elle Townsend |
| Men’s Doubles | Rober Stirling & Zachary Grabovic, Kim Eunggwon & Joseph (Joey) Wild, George Wall & Hong Kit Wong (Jack) | Rober Stirling & Zachary Grabovic | Kim Eunggwon & Joseph (Joey) Wild | George Wall & Hong Kit Wong (Jack) |
| Women’s Doubles | Danni-Elle Townsend & Michelle Esquivel, Roos Van Reek & Kaitlynn Hart, Sarah Burr & Jamie Haas, Andie Dikosavljevic & Vrushali Thakare | Danni-Elle Townsend & Michelle Esquivel | Roos Van Reek & Kaitlynn Hart | Sarah Burr & Jamie HaasAndie Dikosavljevic & Vrushali Thakare |
| Mixed Doubles | Danni-Elle Townsend & Joseph (Joey) Wild, Nicola Schoeman & Mitchell Hargreaves, Sarah Burr & George Wall | Danni-Elle Townsend & Joseph (Joey) Wild | Nicola Schoeman & Mitchell Hargreaves | Sarah Burr & George Wall |
News in Brief: MLPA New Zealand Cup
The MLPA New Zealand Cup ended with the Northern Crocs winning the title, defeating the Sydney Smash. JOOLA-sponsored athletes also performed well across multiple divisions in the PPA New Zealand Cup, showing strong talent in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories.
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