Poovaiah Chekkera and Bopanna Chekkera Clinch Inaugural Coorg Pickleball Open Doubles Title.
Guddehosur, September 13: The inaugural Coorg Pickleball Open Doubles Tournament was held at the Coorg Pickleball Club, Guddehosur, recently on, September 13, bringing together eight teams for a day of competitive and high-quality pickleball.
The tournament witnessed some exciting and closely fought matches, with players displaying excellent skill, agility and competitive spirit. Several matches went down to the wire, keeping spectators and fellow players engaged until late into the evening.
The participating teams first competed in a round-robin format, with each game played to 11 points. The semi-finals and final were played as best-of-three games to 11 points, providing an intense finish to the inaugural tournament.
After a series of impressive performances, Poovaiah Chekkera and Bopanna Chekkera emerged as the champions, claiming the title of the first Coorg Pickleball Open Doubles.
Dawan PS and Chaithan Kunjilana finished as the runners-up, putting up a strong performance throughout the tournament and challenging the eventual champions in the final.
The prizes were distributed by M.G. Bopanna and Mrs. Mallika Bopanna, who congratulated the participants and appreciated the growing enthusiasm for pickleball in the region. M.G Bopanna is a true lover and champion of sport, with a lifelong passion for encouraging young people to embrace sports and all that they teach-discipline, resilience and camaraderie. A pioneer who played a pivotal role in reviving the interest for tennis to Coorg, his contribution to the region’s sporting culture and his encouragement of the next generation remain truly inspiring.
The tournament marked another significant step in the development of pickleball in Coorg, with the competitive level on display reflecting the sport’s growing popularity and the emergence of strong local talent.
The organisers expressed their appreciation to all the participating teams, supporters and spectators who contributed to the success of the first edition of the Coorg Pickleball Open Doubles Tournament.
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