World pickleball championship

World Pickleball Championship Series: Indian players won multiple medals in various categories in the inaugural edition of the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series leg being played at the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI) here. Running from November 12 to 17, this landmark event, powered by the World Pickleball League (WPBL), brings over 55 international players from 16 countries to Indian soil, marking the championship's debut in India after successful legs in Vietnam and Bali.

Conducted by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), the event opened with impressive performances from Indian players, highlighting India’s emerging prowess in the sport.

In the Boys' Under-14 Advanced Plus category, Neel Linge emerged victorious with a gold medal, closely followed by Aarisha Aga Choubey, who took silver. The Boys' Under-18 Advanced Plus category saw Ritam Chawla claim gold while Shourya Kukrecha earned silver, underscoring the impressive level of young talent in the tournament.