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The much-anticipated Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) Nationals is set to begin on November 13, Thursday, at The Sports School, Kanakapura, Bengaluru. Organised by the Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) and sanctioned by the IPA, the National Sports Federation for pickleball, the championships mark India’s first-ever PWR2000 World Ranking Event — a historic milestone for the sport in the country. The finals will be played on November 16. A total prize money of Rs 11 lakh will be up for grabs. After months-long selection trials across states affiliated with the IPA, the selected players will now descend on Bengaluru to take part in the biggest pickleball competition in the country. Over 1,000 players will compete across four action-packed days on 17 world-class courts at The Sports School, with participation from major states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu. Notably, the IPA Nationals will also determine the top-performing players for the US Open Pickleball Championships. As part of the partnership signed between the IPA and the American tournament on the sidelines of the Pickleball World Cup in late October, five amateur and five junior players from India will receive direct entry into the 10th edition of the US Open Pickleball Championships, set to take place in April 2026 in Naples, Florida. IPA Nationals 2025 categories The Nationals will feature Open and Interstate categories across Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles events spanning various age divisions. Where to watch the IPA Nationals 2025? The event, officially recognised as the National Championships for pickleball by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will be broadcast live on Times Network, with extensive digital coverage across social media and streaming platforms, giving pickleball unparalleled national visibility. Last year's medallists: 35+ Men’s Singles Rahul Belwal (Delhi) emerged as the champion with a stellar performance. Santosh Bhagat (Delhi) secured the second position. Yuvraj Singh (Delhi) claimed the third spot with consistent gameplay. 35+ Men’s Doubles The duo of Krish Patel and Krishan Patel (Gujarat) clinched the top spot. Sohel Makani and Niraj Jain (Maharastra) finished as runners-up. Suryaveer Singh Bhullar and Dilesh Bhullar (Gujarat) stood third with a strong showing. 35+ Women’s Singles Priyanka Mehta (Maharastra) dominated to claim the first position. Monica Menon (Delhi) secured the runner-up spot. Simran Bangera (Maharastra) rounded out the top three. 35+ Women’s Doubles Simran Bangera and Sindoor Mittal (Maharastra) emerged victorious in this category. Praachi Jain Chander and Sakshi Aggarwal (Delhi) took second place. Kirty Harit and Mandana Bhandari (Rajasthan) secured third. 35+ Mixed Doubles Rahul Belwal and Monica Menon (Delhi) showcased their synergy to win the title. Sohel Makani and Priyanka Mehta (Maharashtra) came in second. Prachi Jain Chander and Rachit Channana (Delhi) took the third spot. Open Men’s Singles Aditya Ruhela (Rajasthan) secured the championship title. Harsh Mehta claimed the second spot. Ritesh Jaiswal stood third. Open Men’s Doubles The pair of Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta (Maharashtra) emerged as champions. Divyanshu Kataria and Aditya Ruhela secured second place. Ritesh Jaiswal and Aryaan Bhatia claimed the third spot. Open Women’s Singles Amrita Mukherjee (West Bengal) triumphed as the champion. Rakshikha Ravi claimed the second spot. Punji Rawal secured third place. Open Women’s Doubles Naimi Mehta and Mihika (Maharastra) emerged victorious. Asmi Sapra and Megha Kapoor finished second. Nitanya Malik and Shefali Arora claimed third place. Open Mixed Doubles Sindoor Mittal and Armaan Bhatia ( Maharashtra ) secured the championship title. Shail Shah and Rakshikha Ravi finished as runners-up. Devyanshu Kataria and Asmi Sapra secured third. Open Men's Team Event Rajasthan - Gold Gujarat - Silver Karnataka - Bronze Open Women's Team Event Gujarat - Gold West Bengal - Silver UPA (Uttar Pradesh Association) - Bronze Junior Boys' Singles (U-14) Boys' Singles Aditya Chandrawat - (Rajasthan) Champion Suyash Bamboriya - (Madhya Pradesh) Runner-up Nishay Chowatia - (Gujarat) Third Place Under-16 (U-16) Boys' Singles Vishal Nishad - (Chattisgarh) Champion Vivaan Patel - (Gujarat) Runner-up Vansh Ruhela - (Rajasthan) Third Place Under-18 Boys' Singles Dev Shah - (Gujarat) Champion Purvansh Patel - (Gujarat) Runner-up Aariv Raj Khanna (Gujarat) - Third Place Junior Girls' Singles (U-14) Girls' Singles Aarya - Champion Dhviya (Gujarat) - Runner-up Dhvija (Gujarat) - Third Place Under-16 & Under-18 Girls' Singles Combined Aarna - Champion Ragini - Runner-up - -Third Place (No participant) Team Events Under-14 Boys' Team Event Gujarat - Gold Kerala - Silver Delhi - Bronze Under-16 Boys' Team Event Gujarat - Gold Delhi - Silver Rajasthan - Bronze Under-18 Boys' Team Event Gujarat - Gold Delhi - Silver Haryana - Bronze U-14 Boys’ Doubles Veer Shah and Atharv Sheth (Gujarat) claimed victory with an outstanding performance. (Gold) Yanniv Kabra and Kabir Kamra (Maharashtra) secured the second position. (Silver) Nishay Chowatia and Kethan Avula (Gujarat) stood third. (Bronze) U-16 Boys’ Doubles Jeet Sood and Vivan Patel (Gujarat)emerged as the winners in this category. Vishal Nishad and Jitesh Nishad finished second. Safwan Abdul and Ramanathan secured the third position. U-18 Boys’ Doubles Dev Shah and Purvansh Patel (Gujarat) clinched the first place - Gold Vansh Ruhela and Harsh Rawat took the runner-up position - Silver Kaustuv and Vihan rounded out the top three - Bronze 50+ Men's Singles Akhil Mathur ( Delhi) - Gold Sanjay - Silver 50+ Women's Singles Kavita Khanna (Gujarat) - Gold Babita Langthansa - Silver 50+ Men's Doubles Dilesh Bhullar (Gujarat) and Suryaveer Singh Bhullar (Gujarat) - Gold Shalin Jain & Akhil Mathur - Silver 50+ Mixed Doubles Gaurika Chopra-Manish Aggarwal - Gold Nilesh Desai and D Shwetal (Gujarat) - Silver AB Menon and Jyoti K Kandhari - Silver 60+ Mens singles SB Sharma - Gold Ashwini Wadhwa (Rajasthan)- Silver About the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) is the premier governing body for the sport in India, dedicated to promoting and developing pickleball nationwide. Affiliated with the Global Pickleball Federation, the IPA serves as the national authority for organising official tournaments, setting competitive standards, and creating pathways for Indian athletes on the world stage. About the Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) The Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) is the official state governing body for pickleball in Karnataka and an affiliated member of the IPA. Committed to building a vibrant and inclusive pickleball community, KPA conducts state-level tournaments, grassroots initiatives, and training programmes. With Bengaluru emerging as India’s pickleball hub - home to over 5,000 active players and 50+ courts - KPA continues to nurture top-tier talent and strengthen Karnataka’s leadership in the national pickleball ecosystem.
