Amber Wong
Amber Wong is a Malaysian paintball player, tournament organiser and paintball industry professional known for her work in Asian tournament paintball, women's competitive paintball and international sporting administration.
Wong began her involvement in paintball in 2009. During the early 2010s she worked in media and promotions for the Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit (MPOC) and Paintball Asia League Series (PALS), including Paintball World Cup Asia.
She later worked in the European paintball industry and helped establish women's teams competing in the Women's National Xball League (WNXL) Europe.
Wong is the owner and captain of Karma, a women's professional paintball team.
In February 2025, the United Paintball Federation (UPBF) appointed her Affiliation Liaison Manager, responsible for supporting national paintball federations seeking membership and assistance.
| Name | Amber Wong |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Hometown | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Based in | Barcelona, Spain (reported 2025) |
| Occupations | Paintball player; tournament organiser; industry professional |
| Sport | Paintball |
| Discipline | Speedball; X-Ball |
| Playing team | Karma |
| Previous team | Rock'n'Rolla |
| Associated competitions | Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit; Paintball Asia League Series; Women's National Xball League |
| Industry associations | Anthrax Paintball; DLX Europe; Sup'Air |
| Administrative role | UPBF Affiliation Liaison Manager |
| Documented involvement | 2009–2026 |
Early paintball career
Wong began participating in paintball in 2009, according to a February 2025 announcement by the United Paintball Federation.[1]
She became involved in competitive paintball and tournament organisation in Malaysia.
By 2010, she was working in media and promotions for Xtion Paintball Sports Club, an organiser of the Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit.
She was also identified as a member of the Malaysian paintball team Rock'n'Rolla in a contemporary newspaper feature.[2]
Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit
Media and promotions
Wong served as Head of Media and Promotions for Xtion Paintball Sports Club during the 2010 Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit.
On 18 April 2010, Malaysian news outlet mStar published an interview with Wong about the MPOC tournament.[3]
The competition included teams from Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, with individual participants invited from other countries.
Wong described the participation of Australian team Perth City Trauma and several Singaporean teams.
She also discussed invitations extended to players from Iran, Indonesia, Hungary, Germany and the United Kingdom.
The article identified approximately 50 Malaysian teams participating in the five-round MPOC season.
Women's participation
In the same April 2010 interview, Wong discussed the organisers' efforts to encourage greater female participation and reduce discrimination in paintball.
She also highlighted the accessibility of Division 4 as an introductory competitive category.
These comments provide contemporary evidence of her involvement in promoting wider participation in the sport during the early MPOC period.[3]
Tournament administration
A January 2010 MPOC announcement listed Wong as responsible for media and promotions.
Other members of the organising team included:
| Person | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Paul Lam | Tournament Director |
| Junaidi Khalil | Rules and Regulations |
| Allan Phang | Team Liaison and Registration |
| Amber Wong | Media and Promotions |
The organising structure connected domestic tournament operations with the international Paintball Asia League Series.
Paintball Asia League Series
PALS media operations
Wong worked in media and promotions for the Paintball Asia League Series during the early 2010s.
A contemporary New Sunday Times feature, reproduced by Villain Paintball in February 2010, identified Wong as Head of Media and Promotions for PALS Events.[2]
The article discussed the growth of competitive paintball in Malaysia and the relationship between MPOC and World Cup Asia.
Wong was quoted discussing the tournament structure and opportunities for new players.
World Cup Asia
Wong was involved in the organisation and promotion of Paintball World Cup Asia.
The 2010 World Cup Asia handbook identified her as Head of Media and Promotions.[4]
The tournament organisation included Paul Lam as Tournament Director and Allan Phang as International Liaison.
World Cup Asia attracted international teams to Malaysia and formed part of the wider PALS competition calendar.
International events
The UPBF's 2025 announcement describes Wong as having worked on PALS events in:
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Philippines
- United Arab Emirates
The announcement also identifies her as an organiser of major competitions including Langkawi World Cup Asia and the Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit.[1]
The specific dates and responsibilities for each international event have not been independently established.
Paintball media
RAMPED magazine
Wong was associated with RAMPED, a Malaysian paintball magazine promoted during the 2010 World Cup Asia period.
A December 2010 announcement reproduced by Villain Paintball identified Wong as a contact for the publication, alongside Shamsher "Terry" Opherden.[5]
The magazine was promoted as a publication covering the Malaysian paintball scene.
The available sources do not establish Wong's precise editorial title or the publication's complete history.
Women's professional paintball
Development in Europe
Wong subsequently became involved in women's professional paintball in Europe.
The United Paintball Federation's February 2025 announcement credits her with founding the first two teams competing in WNXL Europe.[1]
A June 2025 profile in Paintball Media Magazine also describes her as a founder of those teams.[6]
The sources do not provide the names and founding dates of both teams.
Karma
Wong is the owner, captain and player of Karma, a women's professional paintball team.
The June 2025 Paintball Media Magazine profile identified her as continuing to own, captain and compete with the team in the WNXL professional division.[6]
A February 2026 episode of the Paintball Passport podcast also identified Wong as Karma's owner and a professional WNXL player.[7]
The team's complete tournament history and roster require separate documentation.
Paintball industry career
Anthrax Paintball and DLX Europe
Wong worked in sales roles for paintball equipment companies Anthrax Paintball and DLX Europe.
Both positions are identified in the UPBF's 2025 appointment announcement and her June 2025 magazine profile.
The precise dates of these appointments have not been established.
Sup'Air
By 2025, Wong was working as a sales manager for Sup'Air, the manufacturer of inflatable paintball bunkers and related equipment.
The UPBF announcement described her responsibilities as covering Europe and other international markets.[1]
Her industry work connected competitive paintball events with the commercial equipment sector.
United Paintball Federation
Appointment
On 13 February 2025, the United Paintball Federation announced Wong's appointment as Affiliation Liaison Manager.[1]
The announcement was published by Paul Grobler on behalf of the federation.
The UPBF described Wong's experience in competitive play, tournament organisation and the international paintball industry.
Responsibilities
The federation identified Wong as the primary contact for national organisations seeking UPBF affiliation and support.
Her responsibilities included:
- Assisting national federations with membership enquiries
- Supporting new federation applications
- Providing assistance to existing affiliated federations
- Facilitating communication between national organisations and the UPBF
The appointment connected Wong's previous tournament and industry experience with international paintball administration.
Earlier federation involvement
The UPBF announcement also identified Wong as a former elected committee member of the Malaysian Paintball Federation.
The available sources do not establish the exact dates of her committee service or her specific elected office.
International experience
Wong has worked in paintball across Asia, Europe and North America.
The June 2025 Paintball Media Magazine profile identified her as originally from Kuala Lumpur and based in Barcelona, Spain.[6]
Her career has included playing, tournament organisation, media relations, equipment sales and sporting administration.
In February 2026, she appeared on episode 53 of the Paintball Passport podcast, discussing her experiences in international paintball.[7]
Historical significance
Amber Wong has been involved in several distinct periods of international paintball development.
Her documented activities include:
- Media and promotions for the Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit
- Promotion of international participation in Malaysian tournaments
- Early advocacy for women's participation in competitive paintball
- Media and promotional work for Paintball World Cup Asia
- Involvement in PALS events across several countries
- Development of women's professional paintball teams in Europe
- Ownership and captaincy of Karma
- International paintball equipment sales
- Appointment to a federation affiliation role in 2025
Her career illustrates the development of professional roles for women in paintball, extending from tournament media and organisation to professional competition and international sporting administration.
Timeline
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Begins involvement in paintball, according to UPBF |
| January 2010 | Identified as media and promotions representative for MPOC |
| February 2010 | Identified as Head of Media and Promotions for PALS Events |
| April 2010 | Interviewed by mStar about international participation and women's involvement in MPOC |
| 2010 | Listed as Head of Media and Promotions in the World Cup Asia handbook |
| December 2010 | Identified as a contact for RAMPED magazine |
| 2010s–2020s | Works in the European paintball equipment industry |
| By February 2025 | Credited with establishing the first two WNXL Europe teams |
| 13 February 2025 | Appointed UPBF Affiliation Liaison Manager |
| June 2025 | Profiled in Paintball Media Magazine as owner and captain of Karma |
| February 2026 | Appears on Paintball Passport podcast |
See also
- Paintball in Malaysia
- Paintball Asia League Series
- Paintball World Cup Asia
- Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit
- Women's paintball
- Women's National Xball League
- Karma (paintball team)
- United Paintball Federation
- Paul Lam
- Allan Phang
- Junaidi Khalil
References
- "Introducing the UPBF's New Affiliation Liaison Manager", United Paintball Federation, 13 February 2025. Appointment announcement and career biography.
- "Paintball in the New Sunday Times", Villain Paintball, 11 February 2010. Reproduction of a contemporary New Sunday Times feature identifying Wong's PALS role and team.
- "Kejohanan Paintball M'sia Tarik Minat Pasukan Asing", mStar, 18 April 2010. Interview with Amber Wong concerning MPOC, international teams and women's participation.
- "Paintball World Cup Asia 2010 Handbook", 2010. Tournament organisation and personnel.
- "Villain Paintball: 2010 Archive", Villain Paintball, December 2010. RAMPED magazine announcement.
- "Amber Wong, International Coverage", Paintball Media Magazine, June 2025, page 174. Biographical profile and Karma involvement.
- "Ep53 – Amber Wong!", Paintball Passport, 10 February 2026. Podcast interview.