The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) is set to conduct trials for the Indian Sub-Junior and Junior teams gearing up for the upcoming Pickleball World Cup. Scheduled from June 12 to 14 in Ahmedabad, the three-day trials will play a crucial role in selecting the junior squad for the third edition of the Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam from August 30 to September 9.
Players from various states including Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam, Rajasthan, Odisha, Haryana, and Gujarat will participate in the trials, vying for spots in the U14 and U18 categories at the global event. The selection committee overseeing the trials comprises Aalap Sharma, Dhiren Patel, Mohit Kumar, Atul Edward, and IPA CEO Aditya Khanna.
According to Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of the Indian Pickleball Association, the Junior squad holds immense significance as it shapes the future representation of India in international pickleball competitions. The World Cup serves as a platform for young talents across India to exhibit their skills and potentially compete with the best junior players globally, paving the way for their participation in major events in the future.
Notable participants in the trials include Arjun Singh, a medalist at the US Open in both singles and doubles, along with rising star Naomi Amalsadiwala and bronze medalist Panth Thakkar. Other contenders such as Purvansh Patel, Anoushka Chabbria, Veer Shah, and Dev Shah will also vie for spots in the Indian team.
