Indian juniors win three medals at Asian Pickleball Championship
Indian junior pickleball players won three medals at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026 in Thailand. Stuti and Anjali won Under-18 Girls’ Doubles gold, Anjali Pol took singles silver, while Aadya and Keerthi won bronze
Hyderabad: Indian junior pickleball players delivered a strong performance at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026, securing three medals at the continental championship held at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
India’s medal-winning campaign was led by Stuti and Anjali, who clinched the gold medal in the Under-18 Girls’ Doubles after an impressive campaign. Anjali Pol added another medal to India’s tally by securing the silver medal in the Under-18 Girls’ Singles, while Aadya and Keerthi secured the bronze medal in the Under-12 Girls’ Doubles.
Commenting on the performance, Arvind Prabhoo said, “This is a very encouraging performance from our young Indian players at the Asian Junior Championship. Winning a gold, silver and bronze across different age categories reflects the growing depth and potential of junior pickleball in India. International exposure at this stage is extremely important for the development of these athletes, and performances like these give us great confidence in the future of Indian pickleball.”
India’s three-medal haul, comprising one gold, one silver and one bronze, reflects the growing strength of the country’s junior pickleball talent and provides positive momentum for the young athletes as they continue to gain experience on the international stage.
