Rise Up Championship’s Pickleball by the Bay 2025 Concludes with Thrilling Finals and Cultural Festivities

 India’s first-ever beachside international pickleball tournament and  music festival, Pickleball by the Bay, presented by the Rise Up Championship (RUC) Foundation,  came to a thrilling close at VGP Golden Beach Resort on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Over three  days, the event brought together world-class pickleball action, live music, and a vibrant festival  atmosphere, marking a milestone moment for the sport in India. 

The tournament, sanctioned as a PWR 1000 event in association with the Indian Pickleball  Association (IPA), Tamil Nadu Pickleball Association (TNPA), Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating  (DUPR), and Pickleball World Ranking (PWR), featured over 72 athletes from across India, competing  fiercely across five categories for a total prize pool of ₹25 lakhs. 

The finals witnessed electrifying performances, with champions emerging across categories: 

• Men’s Singles – Aman Kartikeya Patel outplayed Arjun Manoj Singh (8-11, 11-5, 11-5). Patel  will soon represent India at the prestigious Pickleball World Cup at Florida ,USA in Oct 2025,  placing Indian pickleball firmly on the global sporting map. 
• Women’s Singles – Mihika Sanjoy Yadav triumphed over Snehal Kishor Patil (11-8, 11-4). 
• Men’s Doubles – Divyanshu Kataria & Ronav Paresh Motiani edged past Aditya Manoj Singh  & Arjun Manoj Singh (11-6, 11-10). 
• Women’s Doubles – Snehal Kishor Patil & Joshika Premkumar defeated Rakshikha Ravi &  Sindoor Vineet Mittal (11-10, 11-2). Notably, Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Vineet Mittal, the  runners-up, have also been selected to represent Team India at the Pickleball World Cup.  This marks the first time India is sending a team to compete on a global platform, a historic  milestone for the sport in the country. 
• Mixed Doubles – Divyanshu Kataria & Pearl Nozer Amalsadiwala secured victory against  Himansh Mehta & Snehal Kishor Patil (11-0, 11-8).

The trophy presentation ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Mr. Suryaveer  Singh, President, Indian Pickleball Association; Mr. Mohit Kumar, President, Tamil Nadu Pickleball  Association; Mr. Adithya Khanna and Mr. Aashish Khanna, Founders of Pickleball World Ranking  (PWR); and Mr. Selvakumar Baalu, Founder, RUC Foundation. 

Beyond the court, Pickleball by the Bay was a cultural extravaganza. Audiences were treated to daily  sundowner parties, electrifying concerts by Masala Coffee, Pineapple Express, and top DJs,  alongside a carnival-like beachfront with food stalls. The event was attended by a large and  enthusiastic audience across the three days, making it not just a sporting competition but a festival  of community and culture. 

“Pickleball by the Bay has set a new benchmark for sports and lifestyle events in India. By combining  top-tier competition with entertainment and community engagement, we’ve created an experience  that truly reflects the spirit of pickleball and the vibrancy of Chennai,” said Mr. Selvakumar Baalu,  Founder, RUC Foundation. 

Adding to the celebration, it was announced that Mr. Selvakumar Baalu been welcomed to the Board  of the Indian Pickleball Association, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the growth of the  sport in India 

With its successful debut, the RUC Foundation has cemented Chennai’s place on the global  pickleball map. The Foundation reaffirmed its mission to celebrate sports as a way of life, empower  emerging athletes, and deliver unforgettable experiences for fans. 

Event Details 

Venue: VGP Golden Beach Resort, Chennai 

Dates: September 26–28, 2025