Health supplement company VitaHealth Malaysia is appointing prominent pickleball player Colin Wong as its newest brand ambassador who will be joining forces with Olympian badminton icon Pearly Tan.
As an ambassador, Wong would continue to motivate Malaysians to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyles while spreading positivity.
His appointment was announced during the Offline 16: Jingle Smash with Ambassador event at Hyprground Pickleball-S19, an event dedicated to increase awareness on mental wellness and fitness.
The event also aligned with the brand's Environmental, Social and Governance commitment to foster mental wellness and build meaningful community connections where it required participants to stay offline for four hours, offering a refreshing digital detox which encouraged genuine face-to-face interactions.
The event also featured Pickleball training sessions, friendly tournaments and sports recovery sessions conducted by chiropractors and physiotherapists, who were on hand to share their expert knowledge with everyone present.
"It's incredible to see how sports can bring people together to improve both physical fitness and mental well-being.
"Offline 16 truly demonstrates the power of real connections, and I am honoured to be a part of this incredible movement," said Tan.
VitaHealth (Malaysia and Singapore) chief executive officer, Dr KS Beh, said that as a company, they remain committed to improve the quality of life and the need to address the growing mental health challenges today.
He said Offline 16 was inspired by the need for individuals to reconnect with themselves and others amidst challenges.
"With ambassadors like Pearly Tan and Colin Wong, we continue to lead the way in transforming lives through health and fitness," he said.
VitaHealth is an Australian-owned pharmaceutical corporation that was founded in 1947 with over 350 SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) available across Southeast Asia and China. It is renowned for its unwavering focus on both physical health and mental wellness, seen through events such as Offline 16.
It highlighted VitaHealth's ongoing mission to promote a holistic approach to health, encompassing both physical and mental aspects, for a better quality of life.