Archive · 2 Sep 2025
From Cricket Dreams to Pickleball Champion: Gowtham Ramesh's Success
Gowtham Ramesh, who once dreamed of playing cricket, has found success in pickleball.
He and his friend Ranjit Kupli won a pickleball tournament in Bangalore.
Gowtham learned about pickleball in college and started playing recreationally before taking it seriously.
He believes the sport is growing rapidly and could become very popular.
His past experience in cricket taught him the importance of hard work.
Gowtham credits the Indian Pickleball Association for the sport's structure and is looking forward to IPA Nationals.
Ramesh says that their friendship is the base of the duo's success.
Gowtham Ramesh and Ranjit Kupli won the Men's Doubles title at the Pickleball Now Grand Prix.
Ramesh initially wanted a career in cricket but pursued pickleball after being introduced to it in college.
He believes pickleball has the potential to become a major sport in India and worldwide.
The Indian Pickleball Association is essential in promoting and organizing the sport in India.
Gowtham and Ranjit's friendship contributes to their success in doubles matches.
- Who
- Gowtham Ramesh and Ranjit Kupli
- What
- Won the Men's Doubles title at the Pickleball Now Grand Prix.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Bangalore, India
- Why
- Ramesh and Kupli's friendship and teamwork led to their success.
- Sport
- Pickleball
- Winner
- Gowtham Ramesh and Ranjit Kupli
- Tournament
- Pickleball Now Grand Prix
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Gowtham's Previous Dream
- To play Cricket for India
- Gowtham's Profession
- Played pickleball professionally
- Governing Body
- Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)