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India sees rising success in junior pickleball competitions
Indian junior pickleball players have achieved significant success on the international stage. At the Asia Pickleball Junior Open/Asian Junior Championship 2026 held in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, India secured three medals. The haul included a gold medal in the U18 Girls' Doubles by Stuti and Anjali, a silver medal in the U18 Girls' Singles by Anjali Pol, and a bronze medal in the U12 Girls' Doubles by Aadya and Keerthi.
In addition to these continental achievements, 17-year-old Purvansh Patel is preparing to represent India at the upcoming Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam. Patel, part of an eight-member Under-18 team, is currently training in Ahmedabad to prepare for the tournament's environmental and competitive challenges.