The Arena One Open PWR 200 at Ballygunge Arena, Kolkata, saw Saurav Panja and Anay Patil claim the Men’s 35+ Doubles gold medal in style. The pair crushed Vinay Sethia and Avinash Kalyani 21-5 in the final, ending their flawless run with a commanding display.
Champions Cruise Through Final
Saurav Panja and Anay Patil proved untouchable in the title match. They combined sharp angles with quick reactions at the net and nonstop pressure, leaving Vinay Sethia and Avinash Kalyani struggling to respond. From the first serve, Saurav and Anay controlled the rallies and never allowed their rivals to settle.
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Road to the Title
The champions had been in top form from the start. After topping Pool A with two strong wins, they entered the semi-final full of confidence. There, they defeated Samrat Ghosh and Arup Mullick 15-7, showing the same sharp teamwork that later carried them through the final.
Vinay Sethia and Avinash Kalyani also impressed early. They topped Pool B with two group-stage wins before edging out Dhiren Patil and Chintan Sheth 15-11 in a tense semi-final. But against the in-form duo of Saurav and Anay, their run ended as the gold slipped away in a lopsided clash.
Battle for Bronze
The bronze medal match went to Dhiren Patil and Chintan Sheth. After their semi-final loss, they regrouped to defeat Samrat Ghosh and Arup Mullick 15-6. Their performance highlighted the depth and competitiveness of the doubles field at the event.
Significance of the Win
For Saurav Panja and Anay Patil, the gold medal was the perfect finish to a dominant campaign. Their journey — from pool stage to final — showed consistency, chemistry, and control. The victory also underlined the rising level of doubles pickleball at the Arena One Open PWR 200, setting a new standard for the event.
News in Brief: Saurav Panja and Anay Patil
At the Arena One Open PWR 200 in Kolkata, Saurav Panja and Anay Patil won the Men’s 35+ Doubles title by defeating Vinay Sethia and Avinash Kalyani 21-5 in the final. Earlier, they beat Samrat Ghosh and Arup Mullick in the semi-final. Dhiren Patil and Chintan Sheth secured bronze.
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