{"id":49009,"date":"2025-12-16T17:37:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/district9-open-concludes-high-voltage-tournament-with-325-registered-players-and-inr-20-lakh-prize-pool\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T17:37:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:07:57","slug":"district9-open-concludes-high-voltage-tournament-with-325-registered-players-and-inr-20-lakh-prize-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/district9-open-concludes-high-voltage-tournament-with-325-registered-players-and-inr-20-lakh-prize-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"District9 Open Concludes High-Voltage Tournament with 325 Registered Players and INR 20 Lakh Prize Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/District9-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16: <\/strong>In a stunning showcase of growth and competitive spirit, the <a href=\"https:\/\/district9.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>District9<\/strong><\/a> Open Pickleball Tournament concluded with massive participation, drawing <strong>325 registered players<\/strong> from across India and setting a high benchmark for pickleball events in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Held at <a href=\"https:\/\/district9.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>District9<\/strong><\/a> in Sector 33, Noida, the high-voltage weekend of pickleball action featured athletes from major cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jaipur and beyond, reflecting the sport\u2019s expanding pan-India reach. Competitive energy was matched by professional event execution, earning praise from participants, coaches and spectators alike.<\/p>\n<p>With a total prize pool of \u20b920 lakh, the District9 Open offered one of the largest cash rewards in Indian pickleball history. Champions competed for individual prizes of up to \u20b95 lakh, among the highest awarded to any pickleball player in India to date. Winners were also presented with the exclusive Champions Bracelet, symbolizing elite performance and sporting excellence.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament witnessed upsets and intense matches and the official winners are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Men\u2019s Singles \u2013 Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winner:<\/strong> Vinay Sethia<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runner-up:<\/strong> Kashyap Baranwal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Men\u2019s Doubles \u2013 Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winners:<\/strong> Anish Frolian R &amp; Boopathy Sakthivel<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runners-up:<\/strong> Utkarsh Dubey &amp; Ashutosh Mehta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s Singles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winner:<\/strong> Monica Menon<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runner-up:<\/strong> Vaniya Eternal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s Doubles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winners:<\/strong> Monica Menon &amp; Khushi Sachdeva<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runners-up:<\/strong> Nitanya Malik &amp; Shefali Arora<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mixed Doubles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winners:<\/strong> Rahul Belwal &amp; Monica Menon<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runners-up:<\/strong> Nikhil Singh Rajput &amp; Megha Kapoor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Men\u2019s Doubles (50+)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winners:<\/strong> Akhil Mathur &amp; Bhushan Akut<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runners-up:<\/strong> Jasminder Singh &amp; Vikram Kapur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Amateur Doubles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winners:<\/strong> Kavin Karthik &amp; Rakshak Tarun<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runners-up:<\/strong> Saurabh Saran &amp; Udit Mishra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Men\u2019s Singles \u2013 Intermediate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winner:<\/strong> Ishaan Premwani<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Runner-up:<\/strong> \u2060Aadittya Chhaabra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Men\u2019s Doubles \u2013 Intermediate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f947.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Winners:<\/strong> Om Pawar &amp; Saksham Aggarwal<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f948.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd48\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <strong>Runners-up:<\/strong> Nikunj Kedia &amp; Vinay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Title sponsorship was provided by <strong>Lotto<\/strong>, backed by a strong lineup of partners including <strong>Huddle, Fitspire, Upurfit, Bhilwara Group, Bungee Iced Tea, Wellbeing Nutrition, and Mr. Makhana<\/strong>, whose collective support significantly amplified the event\u2019s profile. On the hospitality front, player services received excellent feedback, with special praise directed at the dedicated food truck zones and the curated breakfast arrangements by <strong>Mohun<\/strong>, which were lauded as standout elements of the athlete experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe District9 Open was conceived as a milestone moment for Indian pickleball \u2014 not just in scale, but in quality,\u201d said Amit Ajwani, Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/district9.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">District9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo see players from every corner of the country compete at this level confirms that the sport\u2019s momentum is real and accelerating. We\u2019re proud to have delivered an event that raises the benchmark and invites broader participation from athletes and fans alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cOur vision is to nurture a vibrant competitive ecosystem where athletes are rewarded, communities are engaged, and the sport continues its remarkable rise. The historic participation and lucrative prize pool this year are just the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The tournament\u2019s success reflects broader trends in Indian pickleball, which has seen rapid growth in participation, organized competitions and national visibility in recent seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About District9:<\/strong> District9 is India\u2019s leading multi-sports and lifestyle destination committed to advancing pickleball and other emerging sports. With a focus on world-class events, athlete empowerment and community engagement, District9 aims to elevate the competitive landscape and nurture the next generation of champions in India\u2019s fastest-growing sporting disciplines. Completing the unique lifestyle experience, the venue features a vibrant food court area, offering a perfect space for visitors to unwind and enjoy culinary delights. The brand is currently poised for rapid expansion, with upcoming centers set to launch soon in Dehradun and Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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