Kinni Shah and Nabila Sayed claimed the gold medal in the Intermediate Women’s Doubles at the Arena One Open PWR 200 in Kolkata. The duo defeated Devanshi Bansal and Radhika Gupta 21-10 in the final on Day 2 at Ballygunge Arena. The event featured a Rs 3.5 lakh prize pool and highlighted the rising prominence of women’s pickleball in India.
Dominant Performance in the Final
The final saw Kinni Shah and Nabila Sayed in complete control. Using sharp returns, well-placed volleys, and strong teamwork, they dictated the pace of the match. Devanshi Bansal and Radhika Gupta were unable to mount a comeback, and the champions sealed a decisive 21-10 victory.
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Semi-Finals Set the Stage
Earlier, the semi-finals determined the medal contenders. Devanshi Bansal and Radhika Gupta, who topped Pool A with three wins, narrowly beat Priyanka Saklecha and Muskan Gupta 21-17 in a tense match. Meanwhile, Kinni Shah and Nabila Sayed, unbeaten in Pool B, carried their momentum into the second semi-final, defeating Niharika Bhagat and Priyasakhi Kejriwal Mehta 21-12.
Bronze Medal Match
The bronze medal match featured Priyanka Saklecha and Muskan Gupta regrouping after their semi-final loss. They defeated Niharika Bhagat and Priyasakhi Kejriwal Mehta 21-12 to secure third place. Pool B produced two medal-winning teams, highlighting the depth of talent in this category.
Rising Competitiveness in Women’s Pickleball
The Intermediate Women’s Doubles showcased tactical skill, teamwork, and determination. Kinni Shah and Nabila Sayed’s unbeaten run was the highlight, but Devanshi Bansal-Radhika Gupta and Priyanka Saklecha-Muskan Gupta also demonstrated strong performances, underlining the growing competitiveness and skill level of women’s pickleball in India.
News in Brief: Kinni Shah and Nabila Sayed
Kinni Shah and Nabila Sayed won the Intermediate Women’s Doubles gold at the Arena One Open PWR 200 in Kolkata, defeating Devanshi Bansal and Radhika Gupta 21-10. Semi-finals saw close victories for both finalist teams, while Priyanka Saklecha and Muskan Gupta secured bronze. The event showcased rising talent in Indian women’s pickleball.
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