Karnataka’s Best Pickleball Players: Karnataka has announced a six-member team that will represent the state at the 4th IPA National Pickleball Tournament in Noida. The players were selected based on their performance at the Bengaluru Masters, the regional qualifying round held at GoRally Arena in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, where over 400 players competed in various divisions.
Top Talent Representing Karnataka
The Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA), the governing body for pickleball in the state, chose the six players who demonstrated top-level performance and impressive DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) scores during the competition. The selected players will compete in a variety of events at the national level, ensuring Karnataka has its best talent on display.
Selected Players and Their Events:
- Team Doubles Event: Gowtham R and Ranjit Kupli
- Open Team Singles Event: Shaun Laporte
- Open Singles Event: Gowtham R, Ranjit Kupli, and Shaun Laporte
- Open Doubles Event: Gowtham R and Ranjit Kupli, Shaun Laporte and Harsh Pancholi, Aditya Marc and Avilay Jha
- 35+ Singles Category: Avilay Jha
Celebrating Achievements
To honor the players for their remarkable performance, KPA organized a felicitation ceremony. During the event, several pro players from across the state were recognized for their contributions to the sport, reinforcing Karnataka’s role in advancing pickleball at local and national levels.
KPA President Shree Harsha expressed his pride in the team’s selection.
“We are thrilled to have selected the best talent from Karnataka at the Bengaluru Masters, conducted by the GoRally team. This event served as a qualifier for the 4th IPA Nationals, a PWR700 (Pickleball World Rankings) tournament. It is a fantastic opportunity for players from the state to showcase their talent on the national stage.” – (Harsha)
KPA’s Vision for the Future
KPA is committed to making Karnataka a leader in Indian pickleball. The association’s focus is on nurturing talent from the grassroots level and developing a comprehensive player development program. By providing pickleball events and recognizing achievements, KPA is creating a foundation for Karnataka to become a powerhouse in the sport.
The 4th IPA National Pickleball Tournament is a key milestone for Karnataka, and with its strong team, the state is ready to make a significant impact on the national pickleball scene.
News in Brief: Karnataka’s Best Pickleball Players
Karnataka’s top players were selected for the 4th IPA National Pickleball Tournament following the Bengaluru Masters.
The six-member team will compete in singles, doubles, and team events, showcasing the state’s growing talent and commitment to advancing pickleball on the national stage.
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