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Indian junior pickleball players secure three medals in Asia
Pickleball is a fun game that is a little like tennis, but players use paddles and play on a smaller court.
A group of young players from India traveled to Thailand to compete in a big tournament.
The tournament is called the Asia Pickleball Junior Open, also known as the Asian Junior Championship.
Kids from many different countries in Asia came to play.
The championship lasted for three days and was held at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom.
India's junior players did really well and won three medals.
Stuti and Anjali won the gold medal in the girls' doubles for players under 18 years old.
Anjali Pol won the silver medal in the girls' singles for players under 18.
Aadya and Keerthi won the bronze medal in the girls' doubles for players under 12.
A leader of the pickleball group said these wins show how much young pickleball talent is growing in India.
Indian junior pickleball players won three medals at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026.
The three-day continental championship was held at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, organized by the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP).
Stuti and Anjali clinched the gold medal in the U18 Girls' Doubles.
Anjali Pol secured the silver medal in the U18 Girls' Singles, while Aadya and Keerthi earned the bronze in the U12 Girls' Doubles.
AFP and All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) President Arvind Prabhoo said the results reflect growing depth and potential in Indian junior pickleball.
- Who
- Indian junior pickleball players Stuti, Anjali, Anjali Pol, Aadya and Keerthi, with AFP and AIPA President Arvind Prabhoo praising the results.
- What
- India secured three medals — gold, silver and bronze — at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026.
- Where
- Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
- When
- 2026, during the three-day continental championship.
- Why
- To compete against Asia's leading emerging junior talent and gain international exposure; the results showcase the growing depth of junior pickleball in India.
Key facts
- Event
- Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026
- Organizer
- Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP)
- Venue
- Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
- Duration
- Three days
- India's Medals
- 3 (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
- Gold
- Stuti and Anjali — U18 Girls' Doubles
- Silver
- Anjali Pol — U18 Girls' Singles
- Bronze
- Aadya and Keerthi — U12 Girls' Doubles
Quotes
Arvind Prabhoo
President of Asian Federation of Pickleball and President of All India Pickleball Association
“This is a very encouraging performance from our young Indian players at the Asian Junior Championship. Winning a gold, silver and bronze across different age categories reflects the growing depth and potential of junior pickleball in India.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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