Let the Games Begin: Malibu®, Nick Jonas And Over 30 Global Influencers Unleash Their "Summer You" at the New, Never-Before-Seen Malibu Games

NEW YORK, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick off summer, singer-songwriter-actor Nick Jonas battled fellow sun & fun lovers in the inaugural Malibu Games. Competitors participated in Malibu Summer-inspired games like, The Great Launch, Synchronized Sink-off, Super Drench Ball, as well as other treasured summertime antics with a Malibu twist.

"I'm proud to have been appointed host of the Malibu Games, and I hope it brings the summer spirit to all my fans and followers from every corner of the world," said Nick Jonas. "Summer is all about unleashing your summer you – and I'm sure this will be the best kick-start of summer we have ever seen."

Nick competed in the Malibu Games 3-day-long tournament against 30 contestants from nine countries: US, UK, Germany, France, South Korea, Argentina, Spain, Netherlands and Canada. The Malibu Games has cornered the market on awesome by encouraging party-starters, pool-sharks and spring vacationers to unleash the spirit of summer everywhere.

"At Malibu, we believe summer is about feeling free and happy in order to have the best summer ever. And with the Malibu Games, we hope to inspire fans of fun to take a break from their day-to-day and unleash their summer selves," said Daniel R. Clarke, Brand Director, Malibu. "We're going to do our best to make some waves this season, because nothing says summer like Malibu. Fans can follow along on social media to see how Nick and our Malibu influencers got in on the games, and for inspiration on how they can get involved themselves."

Follow along at @MalibuRumUS, #MalibuGames, #BecauseSummer, or visit www.maliburumdrinks.com.

Exclusive content will drop frequently throughout the Summer, so check it out with your squad, and follow along to sip on your favorite cocktails from Malibu.   

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