Vivan Patel and Panth Thakkar defeated Atharva Sheth and Kiaan Contractor 15-9 to win the Under 16 Boys Doubles title at the Sportify Dink Master, an Indian
Pickleball Association (IPA) sanctioned PWR 400 in Anand, on September 26. Vivan and Panth kept their composure through the final and converted the important points to close out the match 15-9. Their victory earned them the gold medal, while Atharva and Kiaan finished runners-up after making it to the title clash. The bronze medal went to Shaunak Kudal and Vivaan Kokra, who defeated Kethan Avula and Nishay Chovatia in the third-place playoff. The tournament, which served as the selection trials for this year's IPA Nationals, gave young players an opportunity to compete in a sanctioned event and test themselves against a strong field. For Vivan and Panth, the title capped a successful campaign in Anand, while Shaunak and Vivaan rounded off their run with a podium finish.
About Indian Pickleball Association:
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
About Pickleball World Ranking:
PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages.
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