Aditya Khanna and his son Rajveer Khanna dominated the doubles final on Sunday at the Parent and Child Challenger Cup 1.0, defeating Harsh Agarwal and Devyaansh Agarwal 21–6. The match took place at the Ardee Racquet Club in New Friends Colony, New Delhi.
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Day 2 Championship
The victory gave Aditya Khanna, co-founder of Pickleball World Ranking (PWR), and Rajveer Khanna the title on the second and final day of the tournament. Their strong teamwork and control on court helped them secure a convincing win over Harsh Agarwal and Devyaansh Agarwal.
Day 1 Highlights
On the opening day, Siddharth Tara and Vivaan Tara captured a title of their own. They beat Manrich Narang and Tiara Narang 21–14 in the final. The tournament crowned winners on both days, with families competing side by side.
Event Background
The Parent and Child Challenger Cup 1.0 was recognized as a PWR 50 event by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). It was designed to promote both fun and competition, giving families a chance to play together.
The event began with a 20-minute pickleball clinic led by India’s top player Monica Menon. Parents and children, aged 6 to 16 years, then moved into the main matches.
The tournament was organized with support from Ardee Racquet Club and FYNX, a sports equipment company and training centre. Courtly partnered as the event’s technology provider.
Winners List
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August 30: Siddharth Tara and Vivaan Tara
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August 31: Aditya Khanna and Rajveer Khanna
Significance of the Event
The Challenger Cup showed how pickleball can connect generations. It highlighted that the sport is not just competitive but also inclusive, encouraging families to participate together. The event also marked another step in popularizing pickleball across India.
News in Brief: Aditya Khanna Rajveer Khanna Pickleball Victory
Aditya Khanna and Rajveer Khanna won the doubles final on Day 2 of the Parent and Child Challenger Cup 1.0 in New Delhi, defeating Harsh Agarwal and Devyaansh Agarwal 21–6. On Day 1, Siddharth Tara and Vivaan Tara won their final. The IPA-recognized event celebrated family participation in pickleball.