Indian Players Win Gold, Silver at U.S. Open Pickleball Championship
MUMBAI — Indian players delivered a strong showing at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship 2026, with Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh winning gold and another Indian duo claiming silver in Naples, Florida.
Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh clinched the gold medal in the Men’s Doubles 5.0 category after defeating J. Meode and W. Lin 9-11, 11-2, 11-7 in the final. The pair rallied after losing the opening game to secure the title.
In the Men’s Doubles 4.5 category, Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth earned silver, falling to Caian Appel and Michael Van Dusen 8-11, 9-11 in a closely contested match.
The tournament marks India’s first participation under the Indian Pickleball Association, highlighting the country’s growing presence in the sport internationally.
“Winning another Gold at the US Open is very rewarding and to do it together once again, makes it extra special. We will continue to work hard to repeat these results with the support of our family and everyone around us. This would not have been possible without the Maharashtra Pickleball Association and the Indian Pickleball Association for this opportunity,” Arjun and Aditya Singh said.
India’s performance at the event has been notable, with a total of six medals so far, including four golds.
“Every single day at the US Open is another day for Indian pickleball to showcase their talent and continue cementing their place at the global stage and the contingent has been up for the challenge. This is India’s 4th gold medal and 6th overall medal at the mecca of pickleball. Indian Pickleball Association is very proud of the way the players are continuing to show up and only inspires us to work harder towards excellence,” said Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, president of the Indian Pickleball Association.
Arjun Singh’s latest win marks his third gold medal at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship and his second alongside his brother Aditya.
India’s medal haul includes golds won by Arjun Singh, the Arjun-Aditya duo, and Dhiren Patel, along with a silver from Thakkar and Sheth and a bronze from Naga Moksha, underscoring the country’s rising profile in international pickleball competition. (Source: IANS)
