The Kerala Open 2026, an Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)-sanctioned PWR 400 event, is set to be held at Rally Labs in Kochi on April 18-19.
The event features over 100 registered players, with notable names such as Rachael Jones, Anshi Seth, Visakh VS, Vineeth R Nair, Saneesh Karyad, Dev Shah, Arunava Majumdar, Kannan Sethu, Harirajan, and Karthick Elango competing across multiple divisions.
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The tournament boasts a total prize pool of Rs 5 lakh and will feature 15 categories. Players will compete across both professional and age-group categories.
Categories include Intermediate Men’s Singles and Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Women’s Singles and Doubles, and Beginner divisions. The event also features age-based categories such as 40+, 50+, and 60+ Men’s Singles and Doubles, along with junior competitions including U18 Boys’ and Girls’ Singles and Doubles. The Open Men’s Singles and Doubles categories are expected to be among the most competitive segments of the tournament.
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With a packed schedule, diverse categories, and a strong player field, the Kerala Open 2026 is poised to be a significant event on India’s growing pickleball calendar, highlighting the sport’s rising popularity and competitive depth.
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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(Written By Riya Mishra)
