Suryaveer Singh Bhullar and Nilesh Desai captured the 50+ Men’s Doubles gold medal at the Arena One Open PWR 200 in Kolkata. The duo defeated Deepak Baid and Saurabh Palsania 21-5 in a dominant final on Day 2 at Ballygunge Arena, showcasing experience, teamwork, and skill.
Dominant Gold Medal Performance
From the very first serve, Bhullar and Desai controlled the final. Using sharp net play and powerful baseline smashes, they left Deepak Baid and Saurabh Palsania with little chance to respond. Their calmness under pressure and perfect coordination highlighted why they were the top pair in the category.
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Commanding Semi-Final Wins
Bhullar and Desai reached the final with a strong semi-final performance, defeating Iqbal Jabbar and Ravi Jain 15-2. Their dominance sent a clear message to other competitors. On the other side, Deepak Baid and Saurabh Palsania won their semi-final 11-6 against Radhakrishnan and Gagan Khanna, earning their place in the final.
Bronze Medal Match
The bronze medal match saw Iqbal Jabbar and Ravi Jain recover from their semi-final loss. They defeated Radhakrishnan and Gagan Khanna 15-10. Despite a tight start, their steadiness under pressure helped them secure a podium finish.
Veterans Showcase Skill and Teamwork
The 50+ Men’s Doubles category highlighted precision, strategy, and teamwork. Bhullar and Desai’s march to gold proved that age is no barrier to success. The veterans’ performances added excitement and depth to the Arena One Open PWR 200.
News in Brief: Suryaveer Singh Bhullar and Nilesh Desai
Suryaveer Singh Bhullar and Nilesh Desai won the 50+ Men’s Doubles gold at the Arena One Open PWR 200 in Kolkata, defeating Deepak Baid and Saurabh Palsania 21-5. Iqbal Jabbar and Ravi Jain claimed bronze. The matches showcased veteran skill, teamwork, and the growing competitiveness of Indian pickleball.
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