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Rashein Samuel clinched the 30+ Open Men's Singles title at the Picklebay Zonals - South, an Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)-sanctioned PWR 1000 event,
in Bengaluru. Samuel produced a commanding performance in the final, defeating Vilasier Khate 15-5 to be crowned champion. Earlier, Samuel was in fiery form in the semifinals, brushing aside Anay Patil 15-0 to book his place in the title clash. Khate, meanwhile, secured his spot in the final with a 15-7 victory over Vishwajit Tirumurti. With both players coming through convincing semifinal wins, the final promised a competitive contest. Samuel, however, maintained control from the outset and finished with a 15-5 win to seal the 30+ Open Men's Singles crown.
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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