Indian Junior Pickleball Stars Set for 2026 World Championships

Indian Players Invited to Compete

Four talented junior pickleball athletes from India, Aadya Vinod, Keerthi YS, Anjali Bhupendra Pol, and Stuti, have received an invitation to participate in the 2026 Junior Pickleball World Championships. This opportunity comes after their impressive performances at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open 2026, as stated in a recent press release.

Details of the Championship

The Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) has extended this invitation, allowing the medalists to showcase their skills on an international platform. The championships are set to take place from November 5 to 8, 2026, at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas. Aadya Vinod and Keerthi YS clinched bronze in the Girls Doubles 12U category, while Anjali Bhupendra Pol and Stuti triumphed in the Girls Doubles 18U category.

Exclusive Perks for Medalists

The AFP's invitation includes several exclusive benefits for the medalists, such as registration discounts, complimentary access to a youth clinic led by PPA Tour professionals, courtside tickets, and opportunities to engage in player development programs. The championships will feature divisions for 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U.

AIPA President Celebrates the Achievement

Arvind Prabhoo, the president of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), expressed pride in the selection of Aadya, Keerthi, Anjali, and Stuti for the Junior Pickleball World Championships. He commended their dedication and hard work, emphasizing that this tournament will provide them with invaluable international exposure and inspire more young athletes in India to pursue the sport.

Prabhoo stated, "This is a proud moment for Indian pickleball and, more importantly, for our young athletes who are showing that India has the talent and potential to compete at the highest levels of the sport. Competing at the Junior Pickleball World Championships will give them invaluable international exposure and experience, and I am confident that they will represent India with pride. We hope their journey inspires many more young players across the country to take up pickleball and dream bigger."

A Global Platform Awaits

The Junior Pickleball World Championships will gather young talents from around the globe, providing the Indian team with a chance to gain significant international tournament experience and compete against some of the best junior players worldwide. Additionally, the event will feature a USA vs Asia Junior Showcase, where two boys and two girls from Asia will compete against four players from the USA in a team-style format, which will be livestreamed on Pickleball TV.