India's Harsh Mehta leads team at 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam

The Indian Pickleball Association announced the Team India squad for the 2026 Pickleball World Cup, to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam from 30 August to 6 September 2026. Harsh Mehta was named captain of the Pro‑category team, with Arjun Singh leading the U‑18 side. Other selected players include Anish Frolian, Aman Patel, Mihika Yadav, Aaliyah Ebrahim and the Amalsadiwala sisters, Pearl and Naomi, who have recently secured podium finishes in both women's and mixed doubles on the Indian circuit.

President Suryaveer Singh Bhullar praised the squad’s depth and unity, noting that the team aims not only to compete but to win. The contingent arrives with renewed ambition after earning a bronze medal at the previous World Cup and will undergo intensive high‑performance training camps covering technique, conditioning, mental resilience and nutrition.

The selection reflects India’s growing commitment to pickleball and the athletes’ readiness to challenge top‑ranked international pairs in the upcoming tournament.