Siddharth Nikhoria, a participant in the Boys Under-14 category at the Surya Pickleball Tournament in Indore, shed light on why pickleball is quickly becoming a favourite sport among youngsters.
It is easy to play, and it has immense fitness benefits. It also doesn’t take much time,” Siddharth told Pickleball Now, explaining what makes the sport appealing, especially for students balancing academics and recreation.
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Drawing comparisons with tennis, Siddharth highlighted the familiarity in techniques that helps players adapt quickly. “In tennis, the technique of hitting a forehand stroke is similar to this. Backhand and double-handed players also hit forehands like this. It is easy for tennis players to play,” he noted.
He also emphasised the mental and social benefits of the sport. “The tiredness from playing pickleball goes away. You can meet everyone in the evening. It is like a refreshment after studying,” Siddharth added.
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The Surya Pickleball Tournament, a PWR 100 event organised under the aegis of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), brought together 90 players competing across 18 categories in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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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(Written By Riya Mishra)
