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India’s youngsters Veer Shah and Anushka Chhabria clinched a bronze medal in the Under-14 Mixed Doubles category at the Pickleball World Cup 2025 in Florida on Friday night. This marked India’s 12th medal at the tournament. For both Veer and Anushka, the bronze was their second medal of the event, following their contribution to India’s junior team medal on Thursday. Anushka also added to her tally with another medal in the Age 34 and Below (3.5 DUPR) category, showcasing her consistency across multiple events. Earlier, Veer was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his stellar performance in the team event, underlining his impressive form throughout the tournament. In the Under-14 Mixed Doubles category, the Indian duo advanced to the playoffs after finishing second in the group stage. They began the knockout stage on a strong note, defeating Costa Rica 6-0 in the first round. However, in the second round, India went down to Australia 2-4 in a tightly contested encounter. Displaying great resilience and determination, Veer and Anushka bounced back in the third round, registering a dominant 5-1 victory to secure the bronze medal for India. Australia went on to win the gold medal, while Costa Rica settled for silver. With this achievement, India’s campaign at the Pickleball World Cup continues to underline the nation’s growing talent in the sport. 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!
