Mahidol university

The Asia Pickleball Junior Open: Indian junior pickleball players delivered a strong performance at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026, securing three medals at the continental championship held at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.

Organised by the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP), the three day championship brought together some of Asia’s leading emerging junior pickleball talent across multiple age categories. The tournament provided young athletes with a high performance international platform to compete against strong opposition, gain valuable international exposure and represent their countries on the continental stage.

India’s medal winning campaign was led by Stuti and Anjali, who clinched the gold medal in the U18 Girls’ Doubles after an impressive campaign. Anjali Pol added another medal to India’s tally by securing the silver medal in the U18 Girls’ Singles, while Aadya and Keerthi secured the bronze medal in the U12 Girls’ Doubles.