The Real MVPs of Nawasia? Paintball Parents and Squishmallows
It started with a soft argument over Squishmallows.
While |
players |
around |
them |
were |
loading |
markers |
and |
going over match |
strategy |
at |
the |
Nawasia |
Paintball |
Competition in Bangkok, two kids— a |
10-year-old boy Adwa and his 6-year-old |
sister Aura— were mid-laughter, middispute |
over their Squishmallows’ next |
imaginary mission. The boy’ s phone had just |
died after a solid run of crossword puzzles, |
and without hesitation, he joined his sister |
in roleplay chaos. Their Squishmallows |
quickly became heroes, villains, pets, and |
negotiators— all within minutes. |
At one of Southeast Asia’ s most competitive paintball events, the softest character on site was the star of a parallel drama: the quiet magic of family, play, and community support.
About Nawasia
The Nawasia Paintball Competition has become a key event on the regional paintball calendar. Held in Bangkok, Thailand, it draws players from across Asia Pacific for a weekend of friendly yet fierce competition in Race-3 and Race-4 formats.
Whether you ' re new to the game or a seasoned baller, Nawasia is known for its welcoming vibe and for showcasing that paintball is more than just the competition.
Fun fact: The name“ Nawasia” is actually the organizer’ s name, Aisawan, spelled backwards- a subtle, personal stamp on a tournament that has become a beloved staple in the regional paintball scene.
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