Ahmedabad - November 25, 2023: India's premier pickleball organization, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), is partnering with the Pickleball Association of Gujarat (PAG) to host the 7th National Pickleball Tournament from December 1-3, 2023. The three-day event will bring together over 250 athletes from 20 states across India to compete for the coveted title.
The tournament will feature six categories: Under-19 Boys and Girls, Under-19 Men and Women, 35 Plus Men and Women, 50 Plus Men, and 60 Plus Men. AIPA President Arvind Prabhu expressed enthusiasm for the growing popularity of pickleball in India, stating, "We are getting a very good response from players wanting to participate in the state and national competitions. The game is growing, and we want to ensure that it reaches every corner of India."
The tournament is expected to showcase a stellar line-up of pickleball talent, including Asian gold medalists Tejas Mahajan and Vanshik Kapadia, mixed doubles champions Snehal Patil and Kuldeep Mahajan, India doubles champions Mayur Patil, Vrushali Thackeray, Isha Lakhani, and Himansh Mehta, Under-19 champions Aditya and Arjun, and Rohit Patil. Anush Popli from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, Bihar champion Avinash Kumar, and singles champion Sonu Kumar Vishwakarma will also be vying for top honors.
Saurabh Trivedi, President of the Pickleball Association of Gujarat (PAG), echoed the sentiments of AIPA President Arvind Prabhu, highlighting the state's commitment to fostering pickleball growth. "Pickleball as a sport is growing rapidly in the state of Gujarat, and we wanted to show that the state is developed to organize national-level tournaments. There are some great players in the state who are playing well, and we want to nurture the new crop and give them the exposure they need."
This event marks a significant milestone in India's pickleball journey, and the organizers are confident that it will further elevate the sport's popularity and attract even more players across the nation.
About Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. Players use solid-faced paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball over the net. Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles.
The sport is gaining popularity worldwide due to its easy-to-learn rules, adaptability for all ages and skill levels, and low impact on joints. Pickleball is an excellent recreational activity and a competitive sport.
With the 7th National Pickleball Tournament on the horizon, India is poised to witness the exhilarating growth of this captivating sport.
