Indian Pickleball Team Dominates in World Pickleball Championship: India’s pickleball team delivered an exceptional performance at the Hong Kong leg of the World Pickleball Championship, securing six medals, including one gold, three silvers, and two bronze. This remarkable achievement underscores the country’s growing presence on the global pickleball stage.
Gold Medal Glory for Kapadia and Thakare
The standout moment came from the mixed doubles duo of Vanshik Kapadia and Vrushali Thakare, who clinched the gold medal in the 19+ open mixed doubles category. Their victory, achieved at the prestigious event held from November 29 to December 1, showed their exceptional skills and teamwork.
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Silver Medal Achievements
The silver medals continued to pour in for India. Kuldip Mahajan, alongside South Korea’s Kim Eung Gwon, earned a silver in the 19+ open mixed doubles. In the singles and doubles categories, Vanshik Kapadia secured another silver in the 19+ open men’s singles, while Karina Aditya Dwipayani and Vrushali Thakare won in the 19+ open women’s doubles.
Two Bronze Medals for India
India’s success didn’t end with the silvers. The country also brought home two bronze medals. Isha Lakhani and Roos Van Reek showcased their skills in the 19+ open women’s doubles, finishing on the podium with a bronze. Mayur Patil and Neilson Chen secured India’s second bronze in the 19+ open mixed doubles, proving the depth of India’s talent in the sport.
A Strong Continuation of Success
This performance in Hong Kong builds upon India’s impressive results at the World Pickleball Championship’s India leg in November. The country had claimed a remarkable 28 medals, including 11 golds, marking India as a powerhouse in international pickleball.
News in Brief: Indian Pickleball Team Dominates in World Pickleball Championship
India achieved a remarkable six medals at the World Pickleball Championship in Hong Kong, including one gold, three silvers, and two bronze. Vanshik Kapadia and Vrushali Thakare earned the gold in the 19+ open mixed doubles, while silver medals came from Kapadia, Thakare, and Kuldip Mahajan.
Bronze medals were claimed by Isha Lakhani and Roos Van Reek in women’s doubles, and Mayur Patil and Neilson Chen in mixed doubles. This success follows a strong performance by India at the championship’s India leg, where the country secured 28 medals, including 11 golds.
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