Bhavya Joshi Triumphs at Sportify Dink Master in Anand

Bhavya Joshi emerged victorious in the Boys Under-19 singles at the Sportify Dink Master held in Anand, Gujarat. The tournament showcased intense competition, with Veer Shah reaching multiple finals but securing only one title in Men's Doubles. Highlights included impressive performances from both men and women, with notable matches and results. Discover the full details of this exciting event and the achievements of the players involved.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2026, 23:58 IST

Sportify Dink Master Results

In a remarkable display of skill, Bhavya Joshi secured the Boys Under-19 singles championship at the Sportify Dink Master, a PWR 100 event sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, held in Anand, Gujarat. Veer Shah faced a challenging tournament, reaching four finals but finishing as the runner-up in three. However, he did manage to clinch the 19+ Men's Doubles title alongside Suraj, defeating the duo of Nrug and Samarth with a score of 15-5.

Earlier in the tournament, Bhavya convincingly defeated Veer, a gold medallist at the IPA Nationals and a Pickleball World Cup medallist, winning the final match 15-6 on May 30. Veer's attempt to secure a title in the Boys U19 doubles final alongside Vivan Patel ended in disappointment as they lost to Panth Thakkar and Kiaan Contractor in a nail-biting match, finishing 17-15. Thakkar continued his winning streak by overcoming Veer 15-13 in the 19+ Men’s Singles final.

In the women's category, Punji Rawal showcased her dominance by overpowering Ishika Kankaria 15-2 to claim the 19+ Singles title. The 19+ Men’s Doubles final saw Veer and Suraj achieve a strong victory against Nrug and Samarth, finishing 15-5.

Day 2 of the tournament featured intense matches, with Maan narrowly defeating Sarvam 15-13 to win the 19+ Advanced Men’s Singles title. Ishika Kankaria bounced back by defeating Anaaisha Patel 11-2, 11-6 to secure the 19+ Advanced Women’s Singles crown. In the U19 Mixed Doubles final, Bhavya and Mahika teamed up effectively to beat Divija and Manav 15-6. In the 30+ Advanced Men’s Singles final, Tanay Yadav dominated Chirag Vyas with a score of 15-1.

Sportify Dink Master 2026 Results:

Day 1

Boys U19 Singles Final - Bhavya Joshi beat Veer Shah 15-6

Boys U19 Doubles Final - Panth Thakkar-Kiaan Contractor beat Vivan Patel-Veer Shah 17-15

19+ Men's Singles Final - Panth Thakkar beat Veer Shah 15-13

19+ Women's Singles Final - Punji Rawal beat Ishika Kankaria 15-2

19+ Men's Doubles Final - Veer-Suraj beat Nrug-Samarth 15-5

Day 2

19+ Advance Men's Singles Final - Maan beat Sarvam 15-13

19+ Advance Women's Singles Final - Ishika Kankaria beat Anaaisha Patel 11-2, 11-6

U19 Mixed Doubles Final - Bhavya-Mahika beat Divija-Manav 15-6

30+ Advance Men's Singles Final - Tanay Yadav beat Chirag Vyas 15-1

***Updated till 11:30 PM IST, May 31, 2026.

About Indian Pickleball Association: The Indian Pickleball Association serves as the official governing body for pickleball in India, focusing on the promotion and organization of the sport nationwide. The association aims to inspire players of all ages and skill levels through events like the IPA Nationals and is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association and the Global Pickleball Federation.

About Pickleball World Ranking: The PWR is a national ranking system that encompasses all age groups and skill divisions, including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It acts as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India, with numerous sanctioned events occurring weekly across the country, defining the top players at every level and forming the basis for team selection at various stages.

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