Ep4 | Jan Papi on WPC, Malaysia’s Advantage & Role, National Rankings, SEA's Future
Andrew LeeIn this episode of AVP by Pickle361, Andrew sits down with Jan Papi, the founder of the World Pickleball Championship (WPC), to discuss:
The rise of pickleball in Asia
- WPC’s vision for national rankings and meaningful competition
- Why Malaysia has an edge over other SEA countries
- The difference between ranking vs rating systems
- WPC’s next steps across Asia
With fresh momentum from an MOU with the Malaysia Pickleball Association (MPA), Jan shares what’s next for tournament organizers, players, and the entire SEA region.
