Bengaluru Grand Prix Ends On A High As Rashein Samuel, Shreya Bhumireddy, Emily Thorn Shine

The Bengaluru Grand Prix turned out to be an entertaining blockbuster. Fans got to witness competitive pickleball, with Rashein Samuel and Shreya Bhumireddy emerging as the standout performers.

From the 19+ Intermediate section to the Open categories, the event proved why pickleball is becoming a popular sport in India. The event was a strong showcase of pickleball talent. There were closely fought finals and competitive matchups, and it also highlighted the growing depth of the sport.

Here is a full breakdown of how each category played out:

The men's 19+ Intermediate final saw BN Ranjith come out on top, beating MD Arafat 11-7 in the final. Ranjith produced a confident performance to claim the title.

Emily Thorn reigned supreme in the women's 19+ Intermediate Singles final. She beat Hita A 11-4 to take the title.

The Mixed Doubles 19+ Intermediate title was taken by Emily Thorn and Aditya Bharadwaj. The pair beat Darshan Jinde and Upasana Nath 11-10 in the final.

In the Men's Open category, Rashein Samuel was utterly dominant, cruising past Kumar Mathew 15-2 in the final. The commanding scoreline showcased Samuel's talent, and he was one of the standout performers at the Bengaluru Grand Prix.

In the Women's Singles Open final, Shreya Bhumireddy edged past Sonicka, winning 15-11. Bhumireddy managed to come out on top in a competitive contest.

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).

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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