Mumbai: The ambience was buzzing and the courts were vibrant as Monsoon Pickleball Championship 3.0 came to a close on a high note, at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, after six days of intense competition from July 29th to August 3rd. Pickleball Championship The third edition of the highly anticipated tournament brought together an eclectic mix of professional players, up-and-coming athletes, and enthusiastic amateurs, all brought together by a common passion for a sport that is rapidly establishing a foothold across India.
The Championship offered matches in several categories, including Pro category, Advanced category, 30+ and 40+ categories (Split age), Junior and Senior categories, along with women’s team events. With entertaining rallies and close finishes, the tournament provided plenty of ‘wow’ moments for the spectators. The championship spanned across 15 fully air-conditioned indoor courts, with over 900 participants battling it out, adding a layer of drama and excitement to the atmosphere. The initial days of the tournament further added to the competitive spirit and tenacity of domestic and international pickleballers in India.
With a cash prize of $60,000, MPC 3.0 witnessed an exciting week of rising pickleball talent. Some of the winners in different categories include Aditya Ruhela, Aman Patel and Arik Badami(Men’s Singles PRO), Harsh Mehta & Quang Duong, Rob Nunnery & Ryler Deheart, Arjun Singh & Stavya Bhasin, Divyanshu Kataria & Ronav Motiani(Men’s Doubles PRO), Ryler Deheart & Megan Fudge, Emilia Schmidt & Quang Duong, Naimi Mehta & Harsh Mehta, Sarah Burr & Rob Nunnery(Mixed Doubles Open). The women’s category saw winners, including Snehal Patil and Mihika Yadav in the Women’s Singles PRO category, along with Naomi Amalsadiwala & Pearl Amalsadiwala, in the Women’s Doubles PRO category.
Speaking about yet another successful edition, Hemal Jain, Founder, Global Sports, said, “MPC 3.0 has been an exceptional experience, as we witnessed the firsthand growth of pickleball over the last couple of years, making it fun, competitive and inclusive for all. We were very pleased with the turnout and the new athletes who made new connections at the tournament. With a fully indoor, air-conditioned venue, the athletes were able to deliver their best gameplay, and the feedback has been very encouraging from the community. Following the immense success of this third edition, we are anticipating an exciting way forward next year and are on the lookout for growing representation of Indian talent on a global scale.”
The championship was bigger and better this year with a spectacular display of sportsmanship and pure play. Global Sports is a pioneering sports management company constantly elevating the Pickleball ecosystem across India. The championship has celebrated not only competitive excellence but also contributed to the growth of the pickleball community in the country.
