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Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025: Karnataka Dominates Opening Day in Bengaluru

The Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 kicked off with tremendous energy at The Sports School in Bengaluru. Karnataka made a strong statement on home turf by winning both the 30+ Men's and Women's Team Finals decisively. Other states like Telangana and Gujarat also delivered impressive performances across various age categories. This historic event marks the first National Championship since pickleball received official recognition as a national sport in India.

Key Points: Karnataka Wins Opening Day at Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025

  • Karnataka dominates 30+ categories with decisive wins over Delhi and Maharashtra
  • Telangana emerges as standout performer in 40+ Men's Team Finals
  • Gujarat delivers thrilling U-18 Boys victory with 21-20 singles finish
  • Maharashtra stamps authority in U-16 Girls category against Assam
  • Over 1,200 entries from 20+ states compete in largest-ever pickleball event
  • Historic championship marks first Nationals since official NSF recognition
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Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 off to roaring start at Bengaluru

Karnataka dominates Day 1 of Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 with commanding wins in 30+ categories, while Telangana and Gujarat shine in other divisions at Bengaluru event.

"The atmosphere at The Sports School remained electric throughout the day as athletes, spectators and officials marked the beginning of what promises to be a landmark edition for Indian pickleball. - Press Release"

Bengaluru, November 14

Day 1 of the Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 delivered electrifying action across age groups, setting a dynamic tone for the championship. Karnataka opened strongly on home turf, securing commanding wins in both the 30+ Men's and 30+ Women's Team Finals.

In the 30+ Men's category, Karnataka defeated Delhi with confident performances in both singles 21-16 and doubles 21-17. Karnataka continued its dominance in the 30+ Women's Finals, prevailing over Maharashtra by winning the singles 21-15 and the doubles 21-17, according to a press release.

Other key matchups in the 30+ Men's division saw West Bengal edge past Rajasthan in two tightly contested singles encounters, while Rajasthan produced a strong doubles win with a 21-06 scoreline.

In the 40+ Men's Team Finals, Telangana emerged as the standout performer of the age group, outplaying Karnataka decisively in both singles 21-08 and doubles 21-07. The junior categories also produced several high-quality contests. Maharashtra stamped its authority in the U-16 Girls Finals by winning both singles 21-18 and doubles 21-14 against Assam. Gujarat delivered one of the day's strongest performances in the U-18 Boys Finals, capturing the singles 21-20 in a thrilling finish and the doubles 21-11 over Maharashtra.

These intense matchups unfolded the historic Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025, powered by Sabala, at The Sports School, Bengaluru. Hosted by the Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) under the aegis of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), this is the first National Championship since pickleball received official National Sports Federation (NSF) recognition from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

The opening ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Gunaranjan Shetty, President of the Karnataka Wrestling Association; R. Sampath Raj, former Mayor of Bengaluru; and Suryaveer Singh, President of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), whose presence underscored the sport's rising prominence in India.

With over 1,200 entries from more than 20 states and 17 state-of-the-art courts hosting continuous play, the Nationals has brought together one of the largest and most diverse player fields the sport has seen in the country, the press release added.

The atmosphere at The Sports School remained electric throughout the day as athletes, spectators and officials marked the beginning of what promises to be a landmark edition for Indian pickleball. Day 1 not only showcased exceptional performances but also reaffirmed Karnataka's growing stature in the sport, setting an inspiring foundation for the coming days of competition.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Telangana's performance in 40+ Men's was absolutely clinical! Winning 21-08 and 21-07 shows complete dominance. Great to see pickleball getting NSF recognition finally. Hope this leads to more funding and infrastructure.
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David E
As someone who's played pickleball in the US, it's fantastic to see the sport taking off in India! The Gujarat vs Maharashtra U-18 match sounds like it was a thriller. More power to the Indian Pickleball Association! 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
While the event looks well-organized, I wish there was more media coverage. Such a huge tournament with 1200 participants deserves prime time sports coverage, not just press releases. Hope DD Sports or other channels pick this up.
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Vikram M
Great to see representation from over 20 states! This diversity is what makes Indian sports special. The West Bengal vs Rajasthan match sounded really competitive. Looking forward to seeing more action in the coming days.
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Sarah B
The junior categories are so promising! Maharashtra's U-16 girls and Gujarat's U-18 boys showing great talent. This is how we build a strong sporting future for India. Kudos to all the young athletes! 👏

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