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Indian Pickleball Stars Shine in Malaysia, Clinch 9 Medals at WPC Series

The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) contingent delivered an outstanding performance at the WPC Series in Penang, Malaysia, winning a total of nine medals. Indian athletes secured four gold, three silver, and two bronze medals across various singles and doubles categories. Key victories included gold for Mayur Patil and Vanshik Kapadia in Men's Doubles and for Vanshika Kapadia and Aalyka Ebrahim in their respective singles events. AIPA President Arvind Prabhoo hailed the achievement as a testament to the players' dedication and the sport's rapid growth in India.

Key Points: India Wins 4 Gold Medals at WPC Pickleball Series in Penang

  • Mayur Patil & Vanshik Kapadia win Men's Doubles gold
  • Vanshika Kapadia triumphs in Women's Singles 19+
  • Aalyka Eberman secures gold in Women's Singles
  • Mixed Doubles pair adds another gold medal
  • India's rising global pickleball stature confirmed
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AIPA players win 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals at WPC Series in Penang Malaysia

AIPA athletes dominate the WPC Series in Malaysia, securing 9 medals including 4 golds across singles and doubles categories, showcasing India's pickleball talent.

"Our players have once again demonstrated their dedication, resilience, and world-class ability on an international stage. - Arvind Prabhoo"

New Delhi, April 21

The All India Pickleball Association contingent delivered a strong performance at the WPC Series held in Penang, Malaysia, bringing home multiple medals across categories and showcasing India's growing dominance in international pickleball.

In the Men's Doubles 19+ Open category, the duo of Mayur Patil and Vanshik Kapadia clinched the Gold Medal, displaying coordination and skill. Meanwhile, Kuldip Mahajan, paired with Nicholas Maleganeas, secured a commendable Bronze Medal, according to a press release.

The Men's Singles 19+ Open category saw Vanshika Kapadia emerge victorious with a Gold Medal, while Kuldip Mahajan added another podium finish to his campaign with a Bronze Medal.

Continuing the winning streak, in the Mixed Doubles 19+ Open, Vrushali Thakare and Vanshika Kapadia claimed the Gold Medal, while Aalyka Ebrahim and Willy Chung secured the Silver Medal after a strong showing.

In the Women's Doubles 19+ Advanced Plus category, Aalyka Ebrahim teamed up with Ariana Muralidharan to win the Silver Medal. Aalyka further excelled in the Women's Singles 19+ Advanced Plus, where she clinched the Gold Medal, marking a stellar individual performance.

Speaking on this remarkable achievement, Arvind Prabhoo, President of AIPA, said, "Our players have once again demonstrated their dedication, resilience, and world-class ability on an international stage. This performance at the WPC Series Penang reflects the rapid growth of pickleball in India and the commitment of our athletes to excel globally. We are proud of each player who represented the country and brought home laurels."

The results from Penang, Malaysia, reinforce India's rising stature in the global pickleball arena and underline AIPA's continued efforts in nurturing talent and expanding the sport's reach.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great performance! But honestly, why is there so little media coverage for sports like pickleball? Our players are winning gold abroad and most newspapers don't even mention it. We need to support all our athletes, not just cricket.
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Aman W
Bahut badhiya! 🇮🇳 The dedication of these players is inspiring. Kuldip Mahajan getting two bronzes shows real consistency. Hope this inspires more youngsters to take up the sport. Congratulations to the entire team and AIPA!
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Sarah B
As someone who recently started playing pickleball at my local club in Bangalore, this is so exciting to see! Aalyka Ebrahim's gold in singles is a huge motivation. The sport is really fun and accessible. More power to Team India!
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Vikram M
This is what happens when we invest in niche sports. The association president is right – it shows rapid growth. But we need more infrastructure. How many cities even have proper pickleball courts? Government and corporates should step up funding.
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Nikhil C
Hearty congratulations to all the medal winners! 🏅 Bringing home 9 medals from an international series is no small feat. Makes me want to look up the rules and watch a match. Jai Hind!

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