Arik Badami and Kashyap Baranwal won the Advanced Men’s Doubles title at the Picklebay Zonals – West, an Indian Pickleball Association-sanctioned PWR 700 tournament, held at Dink in Pune on March 14.
Badami and Baranwal delivered a composed performance in the final, defeating Aditya Nandal and Anahat Mudgil 15–10 to clinch the title. The duo controlled key moments in the match and maintained their momentum to seal the championship.
Earlier in the semifinals, Badami and Baranwal secured their place in the title clash with a win over Rayaan Taneja and Om Pawar. On the other side of the draw, Nandal and Mudgil advanced to the final after getting the better of Karan Bhatt and Harsh Shah in their semifinal encounter.
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Taneja and Pawar finished third in the tournament.
The Advanced Men’s Doubles competition at the Picklebay Zonals – West witnessed several competitive matchups, with Badami and Baranwal eventually standing out as the top pair. Their consistent performances throughout the knockout stages culminated in a well-earned victory in the final, crowning them champions of the PWR 700 event in Pune.
About Indian Pickleball Association:
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
About Pickleball World Ranking:
PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages.
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