18/05/2026
Pickleball Tournament 2026 β Event Report
Dates: 11th to 15th May 2026
Venue: Rush Arena, Cooke town
Organised By: JLW Bengaluru North
Chairperson: Lakshmi Ji Bafna
Chief Secretary: Raksha Chajjed
Convenor- Sarika jain
Co-Covenor - Zinku jain
*Event Overview*
A successful Pickleball Tournament was organized at Rush Arena, from 11th to 15th May 2026 with participation from more than 60 players. The event was conducted with great enthusiasm, teamwork, and coordination, creating an energetic and enjoyable sporting atmosphere.
*The tournament aimed to:*
π»Promote fitness and sportsmanship
π»Encourage teamwork and participation
π»Provide players with learning and match experience
The event commenced with the Navkar Mantra in the presence of Lakshmi Ji Bafna, Meena Badera, Tanu Mehta, and Suman Vedmutha,Sarika jain
*Practice Sessions & Tournament*
The event commenced with the sacred Navkar Mantra in the presence of chairperson Lakshmi Bafna addressed the gathering with the welcome speech.
Event was moderated by Chief secretary Raksha chajjed & vote of Thanks was proposed by Joint secretary
Meena Badera, Treasurer Tanu Mehta, and vice chairperson Suman Vedmutha,joint secretary suman Ranka supported the event.
Players were divided into colourful teams and provided with team T-shirts and badges. Exciting knockout matches, semi-finals, and finals were played across four courts with energetic cheering made the atmosphere electric.
*Dignitaries*
The event was graced by
JlW Convener Nemichandji Dalal Nemichanji Dalal, & founder JlW chairperson Nisha Samar.They
appreciated the discipline, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship shown by all participants and organizers
*Felicitation*
*Team Pari Super Strickers* owned by Madhu sethiya emerged as the winner & *The Paddle Vultures* owned by Alka Lodha were declared first runner-up. Winners were felicitated with cash prizes and awards.
*Conclusion*
The Event was beautifully moderated by Chief secretary Raksha chajjed & vote of Thanks was proposed by Joint secretary
Meena Badera, vice chairperson Suman Vedmutha,joint secretary suman Ranka were present.
Committee members
Bindu Nahar ,Alka jain,Sweety jain, Sadhna Dhoka