Indian Pickleball Stars Shine at BIDV Cup 2026 in Vietnam

Indian pickleball players delivered a strong performance at the BIDV Cup 2026, part of the D‑Joy Pickleball Tour Leg 2 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from June 17‑21. Harsh Mehta partnered with Vietnam’s Quang Duong to capture the Pro Men’s Doubles title, defeating Richard Livornese Jr. and Trinh Linh Giang 11‑7, 11‑2. In the women’s draw, India’s No. 1 singles player Mihika Yadav secured a bronze medal after a three‑game win over Aaliya Ebrahim. The mixed doubles pair of Arjun Singh and Naomi Amalsadiwala reached the final, earning a silver medal after losing to the eventual champions. The tournament featured over 800 athletes from more than 20 nations, underscoring India’s rising status as a global pickleball contender.

These results reflect the rapid development of the sport in India, driven by increased infrastructure, domestic participation, and exposure to high‑level international competition.