Kannan and Vishnu won the Open Men's Doubles title at CaP’s Pickleball Championship 2.0, an Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) sanctioned PWR 200 event,
at CaP’s Pickleball in Coimbatore on October 17. Putting up a magnificent performance in the final, Kannan and Vishnu beat Arun Prasanth and Sanjay Raja 15-11 to win the title at the second edition of the CaP’s Pickleball Championship, with the inaugural edition held in April. The duo held their nerve in the title clash to secure victory against Arun Prasanth and Sanjay Raja, capping their campaign with a win in the men's doubles competition. Around 150 players are competing across eight categories at the Coimbatore event, which features contests across multiple divisions. The championship provides players with an opportunity to compete in an IPA-sanctioned tournament and earn points on the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) circuit. The second edition follows the inaugural tournament in April, continuing the event's presence on the Indian pickleball calendar. The competition brings together players across categories, with the Open Men's Doubles final providing one of the key results from the October 17 action.
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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