AIPA players win 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals at WPC Series in Penang Malaysia
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
Reader Comments
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.
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!
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!
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.
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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