Mumbai, October 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Aarush Nitture and Aahana Punjabi clinched the Open Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles titles, respectively, at the Maharashtra State Pickleball Trials, where more than 1,000 participants competed across open, veteran and junior categories.
Organised by the Maharashtra Pickleball Association (MPA), the three-day event was held on October 23, 24 and 25 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai. The trials showcased emerging talent and will help determine Maharashtra’s team for the National Pickleball Championship.
In the Open Men’s Doubles, Aditya Singh and Arjun Singh won the title after defeating Stavya Bhasin and Ammol Ramchandani in the final. Maitreya Bhagat and Anay Patil finished third. In the Open Women’s Doubles, Naomi Amalsadiwala and Pearl Amalsadiwala claimed the championship by defeating Urvi Abhyankar and Aahana Punjabi.
Aarush Nitture topped the Open Men’s Singles event, with Yash Gaikwad finishing second and Achintya Verma third. In the Women’s Singles, Aahana Punjabi secured the title, while Snehal Patil finished runner-up. Arjun Singh and Naomi Amalsadiwala won the Mixed Doubles title, with Pearl Amalsadiwala and Ammol Ramchandani finishing second.
Maharashtra Pickleball Association President Rahool Kanal said the results demonstrated the depth of talent and growing competitive spirit in the state.
“The results reflected the breadth of participation and the competitive spirit driving the sport forward in Maharashtra, with over 1,000 participants. This is a testament to the efforts of the Maharashtra Pickleball Association at the grassroots level,” Kanal said.
Congratulating the winners and participants, he expressed confidence that Maharashtra would perform strongly at the national championships. He also acknowledged the support of the Anant Seva Foundation, Kokilaben Hospital and Global Sports.
MPA Secretary Hemal Jain said the trials highlighted the importance of state-level competitions in developing players and creating opportunities for the next generation.
“With champions crowned across the open, veteran and junior categories, the tournament concluded with a strong showcase of talent and sporting ambition, underlining the importance of state-level competitions in nurturing players and strengthening the competitive pathway for the next generation,” Jain said.
The veteran competitions also produced winners across multiple age groups.
In the 30-plus category, Rohan Dsouza and Himanshu Dewaskar won the Men’s Doubles title, while Vishal Jadhav claimed the Men’s Singles crown. Roma Dutia and Sindoor Mittal won the Women’s Doubles, and Priyanka Mehta emerged victorious in the Women’s Singles.
In the 40-plus category, Deepak Jumani and Kunal Solanki secured the Men’s Doubles title, while Prakash Vibhute won the Men’s Singles. Sindoor Mittal and Priyanka Mehta claimed the Women’s Doubles championship, and Gayatri Mewada won the Women’s Singles. Sindoor Mittal and Priyanka Mehta also won the Mixed Doubles title.
In the 50-plus category, Nozer Amalsadiwala and Kiran Salian won the Men’s Doubles title, while Atin Sharma claimed the Men’s Singles crown. Deepak Jumani and Sujay Parekh were listed as winners of both the Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles events, as well as the Women’s Singles title.
In the 60-plus category, Thakurdas Rohira and Bhushan Akut won the Men’s Doubles title, while Bhushan Akut also secured the Men’s Singles championship.
The junior events featured competitions in the Under-12, Under-14, Under-16 and Under-18 categories.
In Under-12, Aarin Ballani won the Boys’ Singles title and teamed up with Veer Vishal Chugh to win the Boys’ Doubles. Vidisha Shinde claimed the Girls’ Singles crown, while Hiral Patil and Vidisha Shinde won the Girls’ Doubles.
In Under-14, Kaveer Mehta won the Boys’ Singles and the Boys’ Doubles title alongside Trilok Sundaresan. Ira Shreejesh Ayathan won the Girls’ Singles, while Praathnaa Motiani and Vidisha Vijay Shinde claimed the Girls’ Doubles championship.
Kaveer Mehta also won the Boys’ Singles title in Under-16. Nirvair Bhan and Shlok Gaba secured the Boys’ Doubles crown. Sanjana Varun Chopra won the Girls’ Singles and partnered with Praathnaa Motiani to claim the Girls’ Doubles title. Shlok Gaba and Evana Mankani emerged champions in the Mixed Doubles.
In Under-18, Shlok Gaba won the Boys’ Singles title, while Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh claimed the Boys’ Doubles championship. Evana Mankani and Shlok Gaba also won the Mixed Doubles title.
The Maharashtra state team for the National Championship will be selected based on performances at the state trials.
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