The inaugural 3V3 TotalEnergies x Li-Ning Cup badminton tournament for non-professional enthusiasts will hold its final round in November 2023. The first round was played in Kuala Lumpur (16 – 17 September), while the 2nd round was in Johor (23 September). It will move to Penang next (7 – 8 October), before the finals.
The first round for this fast paced format in KL saw 288 players showcasing their skills and agility on the court.
The winners of the inaugural round are:
- Men’s Under 30
- Champion: Gwee Kang Yi, Sim Yong Wee, Lee Jun Hong
- 1st runner-up: H’ng Yu Jin, Kow Wui Keat, Lee Kai Wen
- Men’s Above 30
- Champion: Hong Chieng Hun, Ng Kean Kok, Chow Pak Chuu
- 1st runner-up: Lee Pin Hui, Tan Ken Yew, Chin Chuan Jue
- Mixed Open Team
- Champion: Sim Han Min, Tan Chew Ping, Ng Sun Ly
- 1st runner-up: Tan Swee Seng, Tan Kian An, Tan Chin Yin
- Mixed Fun Team
- Champion: Soh Aik Yong, Ng Jin Ping, Tew Zi Feng
- 1st runner-up: Kok Wing Soon, Ten Jun Hoong, Ho Yukang
In the end, the top 4 teams of each category will advance to the grand finals, scheduled to take place at Sunway Velocity Mall, Kuala Lumpur on 18-19 November 2023. A total of RM338,800 worth of prizes will be awarded, including a grand final prize of RM12,000 for the champion.
“I am delighted to congratulate all the participants and winners of the first 3V3 badminton tournament. It has been an exciting and competitive event, and it is clear that there is a lot of talent and passion for badminton in Malaysia. Badminton is a sport that embodies the values of driving excellence in performance, precision, and endurance. These are the same values that TotalEnergies strives to uphold in everything we do. We are proud to be a part of this growing community of badminton enthusiasts, and we look forward to watching the next two tournaments, as well as supporting future tournaments and events,” said Jennifer Li, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Malaysia.
Jennifer Li, MD, TotalEnergies Marketing Malaysia (L) and Simon Soh, Business Development Head, Li-Ning Malaysia (R) present prize to Mixed Fun Team winners Soh Aik Yuan, Ng Jin Peng & Tew Zi Feng.
TotalEnergies Marketing Malaysia entered the Malaysian market in 1985 through its ELF brand. TotalEnergies has since consolidated its position by distributing a complete range of its products including automotive, industrial & electric fluid lubricants, grease, car care and specialty products. In the automotive sector, TotalEnergies’ products are available in over 300 Quartz Auto Care centers & 750 independent workshops nationwide. It also serves many industrial, fleet and OEM accounts along with its distributors. TotalEnergies Malaysia continuously focuses on customer centricity by offering greater value to customers and partners.
“It was exhilarating to see the enthusiasm of the players coming from across the country to try out the 3V3 format for the first time. The tournament also presented an opportunity for many talented players across all ages to showcase their skills. We look forward to the next two tournaments in Johor and Penang to further witness more exciting matches,” said Teah Yann Ling, Creative Group and Retail Head of Li-Ning Malaysia after the 1st round.
Ng Sun Ly, leader of the Mixed Open Team champion shared her motivation to register for the 3V3 badminton tournament as something new and exciting. The team is form with friends from Johor and Penang. “Playing badminton in the 3V3 format is very fast paced and we need to be agile and quick. The team needs to have great chemistry and communication to move as one. Through playing the 3V3 format for the first time, we learned to strategise and play it better after each match. We’re very proud and happy to have won in our category and look forward to the grand finals in November.”
Meanwhile, Ng Jin Ping, team lead for the Mixed Fun Team champion, expressed that the tournament was exhilarating. “We are happy and proud of our team achievements, as the 3V3 format is new and challenging. It’s a test of skill, strategy, and teamwork. Although some of us are not locally based in Klang Valley and hardly trained together as a team, this fast-paced gameplay tested our technical skills and agility, making it a thrilling experience for us.”
The upcoming 3V3 TotalEnergies x Li-Ning Cup tournament will be held on 7 – 8 October at MBPP Relau Sports, Penang.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/3V3TExLNCup
Keyword: Final Round Of Inaugural 3V3 TotalEnergies x Li-Ning Cup Badminton Tournament To Be Played In November 2023