Mia Azizul’s Rise & Roar in Pickleball, PPA Trailblazer Insights, Life of Pro Women Athlete | AVP

Описание: At only 20, Mia Azizul is already a name to watch in pickleball. From her roots in tennis to becoming one of Malaysia’s top female players, Mia journey took a huge leap when she was selected as part of the PPA UPA Trailblazer program in the U.S. 🇺🇸

In this episode of Asia Voice of Pickleball (AVP) with Buddy, Mia shares:
Her Trailblazer experience in Arizona & Louisiana 🌵❄️
Intense training that pushed her past mental & physical limits 💪
The story behind her iconic “Mia Roar” 🐯
What it’s like to represent Malaysia on the international stage 🇲🇾
The challenges and hopes for women in pickleball 👩‍🎾
Her transition from tennis to a full-time pro career 🎾➡️🏓

This is an honest, inspiring conversation about what it takes to become a professional athlete, break barriers, and carry the hopes of a new generation of women in sports.

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Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Meet Mia Azizul
00:29 – Getting Selected for UPA Trailblazer
02:00 – Application & Pitching Herself
03:11 – First Training Shock in Arizona
05:08 – Daily Training Routine in the U.S.
06:49 – Living with International Trailblazers
08:14 – Building a “Family Away From Home”
09:19 – How Training Changed Her Game
11:09 – The Story Behind the Mia Roar
11:51 – Mental Breakdown & Coach Therapy Session
14:33 – From Tennis Gold to Pickleball Pro
15:35 – Why She Chose Pickleball Full-Time
16:37 – Training, Recovery & Life of a Pro Athlete
18:28 – Representing Malaysia & Handling Pressure
19:48 – Making a Living: Prize Money & Sponsorships
21:14 – Why More Women Need to Play Open Categories
22:41 – Playing Against Boys to Build Confidence
24:33 – Pickleball’s Stronger Community vs Tennis
27:34 – Being a Role Model & Extending University
29:33 – Opportunities for Juniors & Women in Malaysia
31:03 – Women’s Pickleball Leveling Up
33:09 – Support Systems for Female Athletes
34:36 – Legacy: Inspiring the Next Generation
35:29 – Rapid Fire Q&A (funniest, weirdest, quirks)
39:10 – Breaking Myths: Women vs Men in Pickleball

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