Bhushan Akut beat Thakurdas Rohira won the 60+ men's singles title at the Maharashtra State Selection Trials, an Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) PWR
400 event, in Mumbai on October 24. Bhushan and Thakurdas later paired up to win the 60+ men's doubles title, capping their campaign with success in two categories. The duo's doubles triumph added to their achievements at the tournament, which featured players competing across multiple categories for a chance to represent Maharashtra at the national level. The event serves as a crucial platform for players seeking selection for the upcoming IPA Nationals, with competitors battling to secure a place in the state contingent. The Maharashtra State Selection Trials brought together players across age groups and categories, with the competition offering a key opportunity to demonstrate their skills ahead of the national championships.
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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