Indian players Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won the men’s doubles 5.0 gold medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026 in Naples, marking another strong result for India on the international pickleball circuit. The pair recovered after losing the first game and defeated J. Meode and W. Lin 9-11, 11-2, 11-7 in the final. India also secured a silver medal in the men’s doubles 4.5 category through Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth, who lost 8-11, 9-11 to Caian Appel and Michael Van Dusen in a closely fought contest.
Key Result
- Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won gold in the men’s doubles 5.0 category.
- The final score was 9-11, 11-2, 11-7.
- The win came after a comeback following a first-game loss.
Other Indian Performance
- Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth won silver in the men’s doubles 4.5 category.
- They lost the final 8-11, 9-11.
- The result added to India’s overall medal tally at the event.
Significance for Indian Pickleball
- The championship in Naples marked India’s first participation under the Indian Pickleball Association affiliation.
- The performance brought into light India’s growing presence in international pickleball.
- India’s medal count at the tournament rose to four golds and six medals overall.
Broader Impact
- Arjun Singh secured his third US Open Pickleball Championship gold medal.
- This was his second gold with Aditya Singh.
- The results strengthen India’s profile in a rapidly expanding global racquet sport.