Nitten kirrtane

Chinese Taipei Pickleball Association: Former national doubles champion in tennis, Nitten Kirttane completed a grand double in Men's 50+ Open while Vanshik Kapadia won double gold in 19+ Open Men’s doubles and mixed doubles events as India returned with 14 medals from the Asia Pickleball Games 2024, organised by the Asia Federation of Pickleball and the Chinese Taipei Pickleball Association.

In all, the Indian athletes won five gold, four silver and five bronze medals, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) informed, announcing the stellar performance of its athletes in the event on Tuesday.

In the event which saw the participation of top players from Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, China, Indonesia, South Korea and Malaysia, India’s representatives brought home multiple gold and silver medals, further cementing the country’s reputation as a rising powerhouse in the sport.