Amber Wong

Amber Wong is a Malaysian paintball player, tournament organiser, magazine editor and paintball-industry professional. She worked in media and promotions for the Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit (MPOC), Paintball Asia League Series (PALS) and Paintball World Cup Asia, and was editor-in-chief of the Malaysian paintball magazine Ramped.[1][2]

Wong later became owner and captain of the European women's team Karma. In February 2025, the United Paintball Federation (UPBF) appointed her its Affiliation Liaison Manager.[3][4]

Amber Wong
Country	Malaysia
Hometown	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Occupations	Paintball player; tournament organiser; magazine editor; equipment-industry professional
Discipline	Speedball; X-Ball
Teams	Rock'n'Rolla; Karma
Associated competitions	Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit; Paintball Asia League Series; Paintball World Cup Asia; Women's National Xball League
Administrative role	UPBF Affiliation Liaison Manager
Documented activity	2009–present

Malaysian paintball

Wong began her involvement in paintball in 2009, according to biographical accounts published by the United Paintball Federation and Paintball Media Magazine.[3][4]

A February 2010 feature originally published by the New Sunday Times identified Wong as head of media and promotions for PALS Events and as a member of the Malaysian team Rock'n'Rolla.[5]

Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit

An announcement for the 2010 Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit listed Wong as head of media and promotions. The published organising committee also included Paul Lam as tournament director, Junaidi Khalil as head of rules and regulations and Allan Phang as head of team liaison and registration.[6]

On 18 April 2010, the Malaysian news outlet mStar interviewed Wong in her capacity as head of media and promotions for Xtion Paintball Sports Club, the MPOC organiser.[7] She discussed the participation of teams and players from Australia, Singapore, Iran, Indonesia and several European countries.

Wong also described efforts to encourage more women to participate and identified Division 4 as the introductory category for new competitors. The article reported that approximately 50 Malaysian teams were participating in the five-round MPOC season.[7]

Paintball Asia League Series and World Cup Asia

Wong worked in media and promotions for the Paintball Asia League Series. The World Cup Asia 2010 information handbook identified her as head of media and promotions and listed Paul Lam as tournament director, Allan Phang as international liaison and Maz as Malaysian liaison.[8]

The United Paintball Federation later credited Wong with working on PALS events in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates, as well as organising World Cup Asia on Langkawi and the Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit.[3] The announcement does not specify her role at every individual international event.

Ramped magazine

Wong was associated with Ramped, a Malaysian magazine covering paintball in Asia.

A December 2010 launch announcement identified Wong and Shamsher "Terry" Opherden as contacts for the publication. The first issue was then scheduled for January 2011.[9]

In May 2012, Ramped entered a content and advertising partnership with the French publication Facefull and the Russian publication Headshot. The partnership announcement identified Wong as editor-in-chief of Ramped and described the magazine as a Malaysian publication covering the paintball industry and tournaments across the Asia-Pacific region.[2]

Women's professional paintball

WNXL Europe

Wong subsequently became involved in women's professional paintball in Europe.

The United Paintball Federation and a June 2025 profile in Paintball Media Magazine credited her with founding the first two teams to compete in the European division of the Women's National Xball League. Neither source identifies both teams or gives their respective formation dates.[3][4]

Karma

By June 2025, Wong was the owner, captain and a player for Karma in the WNXL professional division.[4]

A February 2026 episode of the Paintball Passport podcast also identified Wong as a professional WNXL player and owner of Karma.[10]

Paintball-industry career

A 2025 UPBF announcement and Paintball Media Magazine profile reported that Wong had worked in sales for Anthrax Paintball and DLX Europe.[3][4]

The same sources identified her as a sales manager for Sup'Air, a manufacturer of inflatable paintball bunkers and related field equipment. The UPBF described her sales responsibilities as covering Europe and other international markets.[3]

United Paintball Federation

On 13 February 2025, the United Paintball Federation appointed Wong its Affiliation Liaison Manager.[3]

The federation described the position as the principal point of contact for national organisations seeking UPBF membership or assistance. Its announcement also identified Wong as a former elected committee member of the Malaysian Paintball Federation, although it did not provide her office or dates of service.[3]

References

"Paintball in the New Sunday Times", Villain Paintball, 11 February 2010. Reproduction of a New Sunday Times feature.
"Facefull, Headshot and Ramped Announce Key Partnership", Villain Paintball, 7 June 2012.
"Introducing the UPBF's New Affiliation Liaison Manager", United Paintball Federation, 13 February 2025.
"Amber Wong: International Coverage", Paintball Media Magazine, June 2025, p. 174.
"Paintball in the New Sunday Times", Villain Paintball, 11 February 2010.
"MPOC 2010 Starts This Weekend", Villain Paintball, 18 January 2010.
Sofea Susan Albert Kassim, "Kejohanan Paintball M'sia Tarik Minat Pasukan Asing", mStar, 18 April 2010.
Paintball World Cup Asia 2010: For Players, World Cup Asia tournament handbook, 2010.
"Ramped Magazine", Villain Paintball, 29 December 2010.
"Ep53 – Amber Wong", Paintball Passport, 10 February 2026.

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