JAMMU: The 9th All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) National Championship began with high energy in Jammu today, transforming the city into the epicenter of Indian pickleball.
The three-day championship (September 26–28), hosted at the Champions Arena, Seven Fields, and Home of Legends, has drawn athletes from across the country.
TYOS is the official ball partner for the event and kit sponsor for the J&K team.
Day 1 featured gripping contests in the juniors and women’s categories, where emerging talent lit up the courts and set the tone for the championship.
🏅 Day 1 Medal Winners
U-14 Boys Singles
- Gold: Aarish Choubey (Chhattisgarh)
- Silver: Vishwa Kalindindi (Telangana)
- Bronze: Arnav Khamkar (Maharashtra)
U-14 Girls Singles
- Gold: Aadhya Vinod (Maharashtra)
- Silver: Harini (Tamil Nadu)
- Bronze: Aaradhya Satpute (Maharashtra)
U-16 Boys Singles
- Gold: Jigar Vishwakarma (Jharkhand)
- Silver: Ashish Kumar (Punjab)
- Bronze: Parth Vijayvargiya (Madhya Pradesh)
U-16 Girls Singles
- Gold: Kavya Nandhardane (Maharashtra)
- Silver: Stuti (Punjab)
- Bronze: Tvisha Sardesai (Goa)
Open Category (Women’s)
- Bronze: Ragini Gupta (Jammu)
50+ Women’s Singles
- Gold: Audrey Menezes (Goa)
- Silver: Priyanka (Maharashtra)
- Bronze: A. Soni Bala (Telangana)
🎙️ Leaders Speak
Puneet Chopra, President – JKAPA, said:
“Day 1 has been a resounding success. The energy in Jammu is electric, and the performances we witnessed today prove that pickleball is growing rapidly across India. We are proud to see Jammu host such a historic national event.”
Bhisham Batra, Secretary – JKAPA, remarked:
“The overwhelming participation and enthusiasm from players and spectators alike made the first day truly special. Jammu has embraced pickleball, and this championship will leave a lasting legacy for sports in the region.”
Arvind Prabhoo, President – AIPA, stated:
“The Day 1 matches reflect the bright future of Indian pickleball. From juniors to masters, the standard of competition is outstanding. The hospitality and arrangements in Jammu have set the perfect tone for the next two days of this grand event.”
