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Suryaveersingh Bhullar and Nitten Kirrtane created history by winning the gold medal in the 50+ Men’s Doubles 4.5 category at the second edition of the Pickleball World Cup in Florida on Saturday night. Their 21-19 victory in the final marked India’s sixth gold and 13th overall medal at the tournament, underscoring the nation’s growing presence in the international arena of pickleball. Bhullar, who also serves as the president of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), led the Indian contingent from the front and partnered with former India tennis player Nitten Kirrtane to achieve the milestone. Their final match, which was postponed on Friday night due to poor lighting, resumed on Saturday, where they displayed composure and skill to secure the title. The gold-winning performance not only showcased India’s dominance in the veteran category but also reflected the depth and experience within India’s Pickleball squad, which is currently competing at the World Cup for the first time under the patronage of the IPA. Indian medallists at Pickleball World Cup 2025: Vijay Chabbria - Gold in 35+ Mens Singles (3.5) Category Nitten Kirrtane - Gold in 50+ Men's Singles (5.0) Category Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Mittal - Silver in Women's Open Doubles (5.0) Category Dhiren Patel - Silver in 35+ Men's Singles (5.0) Category Nilesh Desai - Gold in 50+ Men's Singles (4.5) Category Dev Shah - Gold in Under 34 Men's Singles (5.0) Category Anushka Chhabria - Bronze in Age 34 and Below (3.5 DUPR) Category Deepali Agarwal - Silver in 35+ Women's Singles (3.5 DUPR) Category Amrita Mukherjee and Suraj Desai - Gold in Age 34 and Under - Mixed Doubles (5.0) Category Amrita Mukherjee - Silver in Women's Singles (4.5 DUPR) Category Team India - Bronze in Junior Team Event Veer Shah-Anushka Chhabria - Bronze in U14 Mixed Doubles Category Suryaveersingh Bhullar-Nitten Kirrtane - Gold in 50+ Men's Doubles (4.5) category Note: The list is updated on Saturday night, November 2, 2025. 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. Stay connected with all the latest news on Pickleball, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, tips, and inspiration you won't find anywhere else. Your ultimate destination for all things pickleball – where the community comes together for news, views, and the sport that's sweeping the globe. Follow us at @pickleballnow on Instagram and be part of the community!
