Kedar, Pratap, and Arun Triumph in Intermediate Team Event at Venom Tournament

Kedar, Pratap, and Arun emerged victorious in the Intermediate Team Event at the Venom by Gorilla Smash Club tournament, showcasing their skills by defeating Prem, Herschel, and Vignesh in straight games. This win highlights their dominance in the competition and adds to the excitement of the PWR 100 event sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association. The tournament featured various categories, emphasizing the growth of pickleball in India. Learn more about the champions and the significance of this event in the world of pickleball.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 8, 2026, 20:51 IST

Champions of the Intermediate Team Event

Kedar, Pratap, and Arun showcased their skills by winning the Intermediate Team Event at the Venom by Gorilla Smash Club tournament, which is recognized as a PWR 100 event by the Indian Pickleball Association. The trio delivered an impressive performance in the finals, defeating the team of Prem, Herschel, and Vignesh in straight games, securing the championship title.

From the beginning, Kedar, Pratap, and Arun dominated the match, maintaining their momentum throughout both games to achieve a 2-0 victory. Despite their best efforts, the runners-up, Prem, Herschel, and Vignesh, struggled to disrupt the flow of their opponents, who displayed remarkable consistency both at the net and during rallies.

This victory places Kedar, Pratap, and Arun at the top of the Intermediate Team category, marking another successful chapter in the Venom by Gorilla Smash Club tournament, which included various competitive categories under the PWR 100 ranking system of the Indian Pickleball Association.

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

About Pickleball World Ranking: The PWR is a comprehensive 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, PWR identifies the top Indian players at every level and serves as the basis for team selection at school, district, state, and national levels.

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