JCI Tanjung Aru hosts pickleball workshop
Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 Text Size: Jannie (centre), Rex (sixth right), Joanna (fifth right) and the project committee members. Kota Kinabalu: JCI Tanjung Aru proudly hosted an engaging pickleball workshop, 'Picklepals Day,' at PickleCollective, located in Pacific Sutera, with the aim of introducing the sport of pickleball to the local community. The event was graced by Datuk Jannie Lasimbang. The workshop featured an introduction to the sport, a demonstration session, and a series of station games designed to give participants hands-on experience and a fun, interactive way to learn pickleball. Organising Chairperson JCI member Rex Chong said: 'The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 100 participants, many of whom expressed highly positive feedback about their newfound interest in the sport.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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