Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Khate Brothers Win Kohima Open Men's Doubles
In a family showdown at the Kohima Open, Vilasier Khate and Vikhozolie Khate beat Zhaputso Khate and Kepevilie Khate to win the men's doubles pickleball title.
The match was close, with the final score being 15-12, and 16-15.
This victory continued Vilasier Khate's winning streak, as he had previously won another tournament.
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) organized the event.
Vilasier Khate and Vikhozolie Khate won the men's doubles final at the Kohima Open.
They defeated Zhaputso Khate and Kepevilie Khate in a match between Khate family members.
The winning score was 15–12, 16–15.
Vilasier Khate had previously won the PWR 50 Nagaland Open.
The tournament was organized by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA).
- Who
- Vilasier Khate, Vikhozolie Khate, Zhaputso Khate, and Kepevilie Khate.
- What
- Men's doubles final at the Kohima Open pickleball tournament.
- When
- The men's doubles final took place at the Kohima Open 2025.
- Where
- Kohima Open, Akim Astroturf Arena, Kohima.
- Why
- To compete in the Kohima Open pickleball tournament.
- Tournament
- Kohima Open
- Sport
- Pickleball
- Men's Doubles Winners
- Vilasier Khate & Vikhozolie Khate
- Runners-up
- Zhaputso Khate & Kepevilie Khate
- Location
- Akim Astroturf Arena, Kohima
- Organizer
- Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)
Sources
Kohima Open: Vilasier-Vikhozolie To Face Zhaputso-Kepevilie In Men's Doubles Final
Imtinok Pongener & Eyeni Yanthan vs Jubal Pienyu & Lentina Longkumer in Mixed Doubles Final: Pongener–Yanthan Crowned Champions at Kohima Open 2025
