Indian gamers received a number of medals in numerous classes within the inaugural version of the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Collection leg being performed on the iconic Cricket Membership of India (CCI). Working from November 12 to 17, this landmark occasion, powered by the World Pickleball League (WPBL), brings over 55 worldwide gamers from 16 international locations to Indian soil, marking the championship’s debut in India after profitable legs in Vietnam and Bali.
Carried out by the All India Pickleball Affiliation (AIPA), the occasion opened with spectacular performances from Indian gamers, highlighting India’s rising prowess within the sport.
Within the Boys’ Beneath-14 Superior Plus class, Neel Linge emerged victorious with a gold medal, intently adopted by Aarisha Aga Choubey, who took silver. The Boys’ Beneath-18 Superior Plus class noticed Ritam Chawla declare gold whereas Shourya Kukrecha earned silver, underscoring the spectacular stage of younger expertise within the match.
Within the women’ competitions, Anushka Chhabra secured gold within the Beneath-14 Superior Plus class, with Jahnavi Iyer profitable silver. Within the Beneath-18 women’ class, Agnimitra Bhavatosh Bhattacharya achieved the highest spot, incomes gold, and Naomi Amalsadiwala adopted intently with silver.
Among the many males’s singles rivals, Rohit Patil claimed gold within the 19 Superior class, with Christian Josua Luna taking house silver. Within the Males’s Singles Superior Plus 35 class, Manickavasagam Sethu emerged with gold, whereas Aditya Doshi claimed silver. The 50 Males’s Superior class was dominated by Gordon Watson, who received gold, and Ajay Kumar, who took silver.
The doubles part featured thrilling performances. Aaradhya Satpute and Neel Linge claimed the highest prize within the Junior Blended Doubles Beneath-14 Superior Plus class, with Shravan Wankhade and Shivannya Pardeshi securing silver. Arjun Singh and Naomi Amalsadiwala received gold within the Junior Blended Doubles Beneath-18 Superior class, showcasing their sturdy partnership and aggressive spirit.
Within the Blended Doubles 35 Superior class, Debbie Dcruz and Samrat Kapur took gold, with silver going to Pooja Rao and Anand Okay. Within the Girls’s Singles competitions, Kavya J. captured gold within the 19 Superior class, whereas Pakhi Bhatt took silver. Within the Girls’s Singles 35 Superior class, Shraddha Damani clinched gold, with Sindoor Mittal incomes silver.
Jan Papi, Founding father of Pickleball World and the WPC Collection, expressed his pleasure for this milestone occasion.
“Bringing the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Collection to India for the primary time is really thrilling. India has a vibrant and passionate sports activities tradition, and pickleball’s fast progress right here makes this an excellent setting for our gamers. We’re thrilled with the keenness and assist from AIPA and our companions, and I am assured this shall be a memorable week that showcases pickleball’s international attain,” he stated.
Arvind Prabhoo, President of AIPA, echoed these sentiments. “We’re delighted to associate with such iconic manufacturers and establishments for the World Pickleball Championship, making this a proud second for the game in our nation. This WPC Collection guarantees to be a landmark occasion, cementing India’s place on the worldwide pickleball stage. With our companions’ enthusiastic assist, we goal to create an unforgettable expertise for gamers and the rising pickleball group worldwide.”
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