Jammu and Kashmir Pickleball Team: The Jammu and Kashmir Pickleball Association (JKPA) has named the players who will represent the Union Territory at the Junior and Senior National Pickleball Tournament 2025. The event will take place in Indore from March 22 to 23, featuring top talent from across India competing for national honors.
Selected Players and Team Management
The JKPA squad includes Vivek Sharma, Vikas, Anmol Jandial, Deeraj Anjurang, Aryan Raj, Vidhant Dubey, Manish Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Sunil Singh, Bhupesh Singh, Vyon Aarab, Ashwani Kotwal, Pawan Singh, Naresh Sharma, Ranjit Singh Chib, and Praval Sharma. Pawan Singh will serve as the team’s coach, while Naresh Sharma has been appointed as the team manager.
Jersey Unveiling and Officials Present
At a special ceremony, the team’s official jersey was disclosed. The event was attended by JKPA Chairman Ranjit Singh Chib, along with other key members of the association, including General Secretary Praval Sharma, Treasurer Devinder Singh, Vice Presidents Kuljeet Singh Jamwal and Sanjay Puri, Joint Secretaries Vivanshu Sharma and Rishi Sharma, Marketing Manager Sanjay Singh Salaria, and officials Narinder Mahajan, Neete Kour, Mamta Bajaj, and Rameshwar Singh Manhas.
Growing Presence in National Pickleball
Jammu and Kashmir’s participation in the national tournament highlights the sport’s surging presence in the region. The team aims to showcase their skills and compete at a high level. The tournament in Indore will provide an opportunity for these players to gain valuable experience and represent the UT on a national stage.
News in Brief: Jammu and Kashmir Pickleball Team
The JKPA has announced its team for the 2025 Junior and Senior National Pickleball Tournament in Indore from March 22 to 23. The squad includes 16 players, with Pawan Singh as coach and Naresh Sharma as manager. A special ceremony was held to disclose the team’s jersey, attended by key JKPA officials.
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