Asian Open Pickleball C'ship: India win four gold, two bronze in Vietnam

New Delhi: The Indian team ended its campaign in the Asian Open Pickleball Championship Vietnam 2024 with four gold and two bronze medals, the All-India Pickleball Association (AIPA) informed here on Tuesday. With a strong contingent of 35 individuals, AIPA played a pivotal role in supporting and nurturing India's talent on the international stage.

In the highly competitive team event, featuring two men�??s doubles, one mixed doubles, and one women�??s doubles match, Team India showcased exceptional skill and teamwork, securing the gold medal and reinforcing their dominance in the sport.

In the mixed doubles intermediate 35+ category, Sachin Pahwa and Priyanka Chhabra demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination, clinching the gold medal after a thrilling battle against Ruben Hellberg and Chitlada Hemasee with a score of 11-9, 5-11, 11-9, the AIPA informed in a release on Tuesday.

Continuing the winning streak, Isha Lakhani and Pei Chuan Kao emerged victorious in the women�??s doubles open category, capturing the gold medal with a commanding performance against Dang Kim Ngan and Tyak K, securing a resounding victory with a score of 15-7 and 15-3. In the men�??s doubles event, Aniket Patel and Rohit Patil displayed exceptional grit and skill, overcoming Nik Alessandro Isagan and Lester Ga in a hard-fought match to claim the gold medal. Despite facing adversity, Aniket and Rohit rallied back after losing the first set, ultimately triumphing with a final score of 5-11, 11-6, and 11-8.