Divy Tulsani and Nitin Jashnani Triumph in Men's Doubles at PickleSpin PWR 50 Cup

Divy Tulsani and Nitin Jashnani triumphed in the Men's Doubles 19+ Open at the PickleSpin PWR 50 Cup in Kanpur, defeating Caitanya Kohli and Yash Trivedi in the final. Their impressive performance throughout the tournament, including a strong semifinal victory, showcased their skills and dominance in the sport. The event, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, highlighted the growing popularity of pickleball in India. Discover more about their journey and the significance of this tournament in the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 2, 2026, 17:01 IST

Champions of the Men's Doubles 19+ Open

On March 1, Divy Tulsani and Nitin Jashnani emerged victorious in the Men's Doubles 19+ Open category at the PickleSpin PWR 50 Cup held in Kanpur. They secured the title by defeating Caitanya Kohli and Yash Trivedi with scores of 11-7 and 11-2 in the final match. This tournament, recognized by the Indian Pickleball Association, was a significant event for the local pickleball scene.

Divy and Nitin showcased their skills throughout the tournament, entering the knockout phase after a strong group stage where they only lost one match. In the final, they quickly established control, dictating the pace and keeping rallies brief, which led to errors from their opponents. The first game concluded with a score of 11-7, while the second game was decisively won at 11-2, highlighting their dominance.

Earlier in the day, they reached the finals by defeating Ayush Bansal and Varun Bhargava in the semifinals, winning 11-7 and 11-3, demonstrating their composure and sharpness. Caitanya and Yash also made it to the final after a hard-fought match against Siddhant Gupta and Vimanyu Agarwal, winning 11-3 and narrowly losing the second game 13-15.

During the group stage, Divy and Nitin were placed in Group 3, where they began their campaign against Aniket Agarwal and Nischay Khilwani. They later faced Caitanya and Yash in the group stage, winning that match 4-11, 11-6, 11-5, which provided them with crucial momentum heading into the knockout rounds. Caitanya and Yash also had a strong start, winning their initial match 11-2 and following it up with an impressive 11-2, 11-0 victory against Kinshuk Dixit and Sriyansh Tripathi.

Ultimately, Divy and Nitin's consistency and control throughout the tournament earned them the Men's Doubles 19+ Open title, while Caitanya and Yash finished as runners-up after a commendable performance.

About the Indian Pickleball Association: The Indian Pickleball Association serves as the official governing body for the sport in India, focusing on its promotion, development, and organization nationwide. The association aims to inspire players of all ages and skill levels through events like the IPA Nationals and is affiliated with both 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, skill levels, and formats, 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, helping to identify top players at various levels and forming the basis for team selections at school, district, state, and national levels.