Promising Youth: India's Pickleball Talent Earns Three Medals

The 2026 Asian Junior Pickleball Open, a three‑day event in Nakorn Pathom, showcased India's rising talent in the fast‑growing sport. Young athletes participated across several age categories, gaining valuable international competition experience.

A gold medal was secured by the duo Stuti and Anjali in the Under‑18 Girls Doubles. Anjali also took home a silver in the Under‑18 Girls Singles, while the partnership of Aadhya and Kirti secured a bronze in the Under‑12 Girls Doubles.

Coach Aravind Prabhu remarked that such achievements underscore the depth of junior pickleball in India and underline the importance of continental contests for nurturing future champions.