Man, 32, Falls to His Death During Pickleball Match

A 32-year-old man plunged to his death during a game of pickleball in Malaysia. The man, whose name has not been publicly released, hopped a railing to retrieve a ball, then plummeted three stories at Playa Racquet Club in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Dec. 2. He reportedly jumped on the mesh netting that covered the gap, but it tore under his weight. Other players could be seen looking on before rushing down to the ground floor, where he was found dead. The club, which describes itself as having “rooftop courts, set against the stunning skyline of the city,” released a statement on the tragic incident. “We are deeply saddened by a tragic incident that occurred at our TREC facility, which resulted in the loss of a life,” the club wrote. “At this time, we ask for understanding and compassion as we respect the privacy and loved ones affected.” They added, “We kindly urge the public to refrain from speculation while the appropriate authorities carry out their investigation.” In a statement, Wangsa Maju district police chief Mohamad Lazim Ismail confirmed the authorities received the report around 9:43 p.m., adding that “the case has been classified as a sudden death.”