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India Remains Unbeaten, Reaches Pickleball World Cup Quarterfinals
India’s pickleball teams played their second day of matches in Vietnam.
The India pro squad beat China by four ties to zero.
It then defeated the Philippines by four ties to one.
These wins helped India reach the quarterfinals without losing a match.
India will next play the United States.
The Masters, Junior and Kids teams also reached their quarterfinals.
The Senior team was eliminated after losing to New Zealand.
Pickleball Association officials praised the players for their effort and teamwork.
India defeated China 4-0 and the Philippines 4-1 on Day 2 of the Pickleball World Cup team event.
The India pro squad advanced to the quarterfinals and will face the United States next.
Pearl Amalsadiwala and Mihika Yadav won the opening tie against both China and the Philippines.
India’s Masters, Junior and Kids squads also reached the quarterfinals against Vietnam, Chinese Taipei and Australia.
India’s Senior team lost to New Zealand in the round of 16 and ended its campaign.
- Who
- India’s pro pickleball squad, along with its Masters, Junior, Kids and Senior squads, competed in the event.
- What
- India’s pro squad reached the quarterfinals after defeating China 4-0 and the Philippines 4-1.
- Where
- Da Nang, Vietnam.
- When
- On Day 2 of the Pickleball World Cup; one player’s comments were issued on Friday.
- Why
- India advanced by winning its matches against China and the Philippines.
Key facts
- Tournament
- Pickleball World Cup 2026
- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- India pro squad record
- Unbeaten through the quarterfinals
- China result
- India won 4-0 in the round of 32
- Philippines result
- India won 4-1 in the round of 16
- Next opponent
- United States in the quarterfinals
- Other Indian teams
- Masters, Junior and Kids squads reached the quarterfinals; the Senior squad was eliminated
Quotes
Suryaveer Singh Bhullar
President of the Indian Pickleball Association
“Really happy with the way we have been executing our plans and making it all the way to the quarterfinals. Playing with Mihika and Harsh has been a great experience for me and Harsh Mehta has been pivotal in his leadership. I am very happy to have played my role for the team and look forward to the quarters. Tomorrow is a crucial day for the rest of the Indian teams, but we are ready for the challenge.”
thehansindia.com
“Tomorrow, our Kids, Juniors, Open, and Masters (60+) teams step into the quarterfinals with unstoppable spirit. Each player is giving their absolute best and playing with heart, grit, and pride for the nation. Watching them pour everything into the game fills us with joy and pride. Their performances make us believe even more strongly that nothing is greater than seeing India triumph.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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