Indian Pickleball Association to hold Sub-Junior and Junior World Cup trials in Ahmedabad

By  News On Air   May 21, 2026

The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) will be conducting trials for the Indian Sub-Junior and Junior teams for the upcoming Pickleball World Cup from June 12 to 14.  The three-day trials in Ahmedabad will determine the junior squad for the third edition of the Pickleball World Cup, sanctioned by the Global Pickleball Federation, which will be held in Vietnam from August 30 to September 9.

Over 100 players from across the country, including Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam, Rajasthan, Odisha, Haryana, and Gujarat, are competing for a chance to represent India in the U14 and U18 categories at the World Cup. The selection committee for the trials include Aalap Sharma, Dhiren Patel, Mohit Kumar, Atul Edward and IPA CEO, Aditya Khanna. 

Notable names set to feature in the trials include Arjun Singh, who recently clinched three medals in singles and doubles at the US Open. Also in contention is Naomi Amalsadiwala, regarded as one of India’s rising stars in the open category. Panth Thakkar, who secured a doubles bronze at the US Open, along with Purvansh Patel, Anoushka Chabbria, Veer Shah and Dev Shah, will also compete for spots in the Indian team.