Pickleball World Cup Day 2: Amrita’s Dual Triumph and India’s Junior Team Make History

The Pickleball World Cup 2025, held in Florida, saw India deliver a stellar performance on its second day. Amrita Mukherjee emerged as the standout athlete, winning a historic double medal by clinching gold in the Under-34 Mixed Doubles with Suraj Desai and a bronze in the Women’s Singles 5.0 category. Her dynamic gameplay and relentless determination captured global attention.

In addition to Amrita’s individual brilliance, India’s junior team created history by winning the bronze medal in the Under-14 Mixed Doubles. Veer Shah and Anushka Chhabria defeated Slovakia 5-1 in a thrilling final match, marking India’s first medal in this category at the World Cup.

The performances highlight the burgeoning growth of pickleball as a sport in India, backed by emerging talent and competitive spirit. Experts predict these results could be a catalyst for increased investment and popularity of pickleball nationwide.

Key Highlights:

Amrita Mukherjee wins gold in Under-34 Mixed Doubles with Suraj Desai.

Amrita also secures bronze in Women’s Singles 5.0 category.

Junior team’s Veer Shah and Anushka Chhabria clinch historic bronze in U14 Mixed Doubles.

India’s first-ever medal in junior pickleball at World Cup level.

Event held in Florida, featuring top international pickleball talents.

Performance signals growing strength and recognition of pickleball in India.

Sources: Times Now News, Indian Pickleball Association, World Pickleball Magazine.