India's Teen Sensation Mahika Rathod Eyes Pickleball World Cup Gold

Pickleball is a sport played with paddles and a ball on a small court.

There is a big competition called the Pickleball World Cup coming in 2026.

A teenager from India named Mahika Rathod will play in it.

She lives in the city of Surat.

She hopes to win a gold medal.

Mahika says she is an all-round player, which means she is good at many parts of the game.

She especially likes playing doubles, where players team up in pairs.

Her volley and drive shots are very strong.

Mahika thinks the Indian junior team has an advantage because the players work well together.

Working as a team may help them do very well in the tournament.