Aditya-Arjun and Naomi-Pearl Dominate Maharashtra Pickleball State Trials
Aditya-Arjun and Naomi-Pearl clinch top titles as over 1,000 athletes compete in the Maharashtra pickleball state trials at Andheri Sports Complex.
The Andheri Sports Complex recently became the epicenter of athletic intensity as the Maharashtra pickleball state trials concluded with a spectacular display of skill and competitive drive. Organized by the Maharashtra Pickleball Association (MPA) and the Indian Pickleball Association, the event saw over 1,000 participants battling for glory across various age groups and categories.
Open Category: The Powerhouses Emerge
The Open Men’s Doubles final witnessed a commanding performance by Aditya Singh and Arjun Singh. The duo cruised to victory in a one-sided affair, securing the title in two straight sets against runners-up Stavya Bhasin and Ammol Ramchandani. Maitreya Bhagat and Anay Patil claimed the third spot, while Tushar Singh and Mayank Dharampuria finished fourth.
In the Open Women’s Doubles, the favorites Naomi Amalsadiwala and Pearl Amalsadiwala lived up to the hype, claiming the top honors. They edged out Urvi Abhyankar and Aahana Punjabi, who finished as runners-up.
Thrilling Singles and Mixed Doubles Action
The singles competitions provided high-drama encounters. Aarush Nitture emerged as the Open Men’s Singles champion, defeating Yash Gaikwad, with Achintya Verma finishing third. In the Open Women’s Singles, Aahana Punjabi took home the trophy, followed by Snehal Patil in second and Bhumika Tripathi in third.
The Open Mixed Doubles final was perhaps the most nail-biting match of the tournament. Arjun Singh and Naomi Amalsadiwala clinched the championship in a tense showdown that went down to the wire, winning 11-9 in the deciding set against Pearl Amalsadiwala and Ammol Ramchandani. Aditya Singh and Snehal Patil secured the third position.
Veteran Categories: Ageless Excellence
The trials also celebrated the spirit of the game across veteran categories, proving that age is just a number in pickleball.
30+ Category
- Men’s Doubles: Rohan Dsouza and Himanshu Dewaskar
- Men’s Singles: Vishal Jadhav
- Mixed Doubles: Zoyein Patel and Roma Dutia
- Women’s Doubles: Roma Dutia and Sindoor Mittal
- Women’s Singles: Priyanka Mehta
40+ Category
- Men’s Doubles: Deepak Jumani and Kunal Solanki
- Men’s Singles: Prakash Vibhute
- Mixed Doubles: Daylynn Pinto and Sindoor Mittal
- Women’s Doubles: Sindoor Mittal and Priyanka Mehta
- Women’s Singles: Gayatri Mewada
50+ and 60+ Categories
In the 50+ bracket, Nozer Amalsadiwala and Kiran Salian won the Men’s Doubles, while Atin Sharma took the Men’s Singles title. The Mixed Doubles were won by Deepak Jumani and Sujay Parekh, Neelima Utgikar and Sshruti Kewalramani triumphed in Women’s Doubles, and Unaiza Punjabi won the Women’s Singles.
The 60+ category also saw strong performances, with Thakurdas Rohira and Bhushan Akut emerging as the Men’s Doubles champions.
A Growing Sporting Phenomenon
"The results reflected the breadth of participation and the competitive spirit driving the sport forward in Maharashtra with over 1000 participants. This is a testament to the efforts of Maharashtra Pickleball Association on the grass root level," said Rahool Kanal, President of the MPA.
Secretary Hemal Jain added that the tournament underlined the importance of state-level competitions in nurturing the next generation of players and strengthening the competitive pathway. The MPA expressed gratitude to their partners—Anant Seva Foundation, Kokilaben Hospital, and Global Sports—for enabling the event's success.