The doubles categories at the Guwahati Open PWR 200 showcased teamwork, resilience and veteran excellence, with champions emerging across divisions to underline pickleball’s growing depth and inclusivity.
In the Women’s Doubles 30+ category, Manaswinee Hazarika and Anangsha Alomyan held their nerve to edge past Lentina Longkumer and Chubasenla Aier 11-9 in a tightly contested final. With momentum swinging through phases of the match, the winning pair combined composure and court awareness to stay ahead during crucial exchanges. Their ability to remain calm in pressure moments ultimately proved decisive, sealing a hard-fought victory in one of the closest contests of the event.
The Men’s 40+ Doubles category saw Vikhojolie Whate and Lhouvi Punyu emerge champions after overcoming Deepantan Deb and Rohan Abraham in the final. The triumph reflected strong teamwork and consistency from the winning duo, who successfully navigated the veteran competition to stand atop the podium. Deb and Abraham, meanwhile, delivered a commendable campaign to finish runners-up in a competitive field.
In the Men’s 50+ Doubles division, Venkatachalam Gopalan and Bipul Talukdar added another memorable chapter to the veteran categories by defeating Mridulal Barkakoti and Atiqur Rahman in the final. The title-winning performance reinforced the growing competitiveness of senior pickleball categories, where experience, anticipation and smart shot selection often become decisive factors.
The doubles events at the Guwahati Open once again highlighted one of pickleball’s defining strengths — its ability to bring together players across age groups in meaningful and highly competitive contests. Whether through tight finishes or veteran brilliance, the tournament continued to showcase a sporting culture built equally on competition, community and camaraderie.
Guwahati Open: Day 2 Results
| Categories | winners | finalists | score |
| Women’s Doubles 30+ | Manaswinee Hazarika / Anangsha Alomyan | Lentina Longkumer / Chubasenla Aier | 11-Sep |
| Men’s 40+ Doubles | Vikhojolie Whate / Lhouvi Punyu | Deepantan Deb / Rohan Abraham | Awaited |
| Men’s 50+ Doubles | Venkatachalam Gopalan / Bipul Talukdar | Mridulal Barkakoti / Atiqur Rahman | Awaited |
About Indian Pickleball Association:
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organizing 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).
About Pickleball World Ranking:
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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