The Goa State Selection Trials, part of the Road to IPA Nationals 2025, were held on October 25 at Panjim Gymkhana, Campal, Panaji. The rain-hit event saw enthusiastic participation across multiple age groups and divisions, with the winners earning their place to represent Goa at the IPA Nationals 2025, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from November 13 to 16. Competitions were held across Under 14, Under 16, Under 18, Open, and Senior categories, covering both singles and doubles events.
Despite modest entries in some divisions, the tournament reflected the growing reach of pickleball in Goa, with spirited performances across the board.
Results Summary
Girls Under 16 Singles
Winner: Tvisha Sardesai
Women’s Singles (Open)
Winner: Tvisha Sardesai
Runner-up: Simmi Lawande
Boys Under 14 Singles
Winner: Aarin Balani
Runner-up: Shaun Barman
Boys Under 14 Doubles
Winner: Aarin Balani and Devaansh Naik
Runner-up: Arsh Sardesai and Aarav De Ataide
Boys Under 16 Doubles
Winner: Aarin Balani and Devaansh Naik (Only 1 Entry)
Boys Under 18 Singles
Winner: Arhan Gaunkar (Only 1 Entry)
Women’s Doubles (Open)
Winner: Jasmine Karapurkar and Shriya Kundaikar (Only 1 Entry)
Men’s Singles 30+
Winner: Nishad Shevde
Men’s Singles 40+
Winner: Rajaram Kundaikar
Runner-up: Ehrlick Ataide
Men’s Doubles 40+
Winner: Clarence Noronha and Rajendra Godinho
Runner-up: Dr. Ankush Patil and Ehrlick De Ataide
Men’s Singles 50+
Winner: Noel Noronha
Runner-up: Wilfred Jacques
Men’s Doubles 50+
Winner: Noel Noronha and Wilfred Jacques
Runner-up: Clarence Noronha and Rajendra Godinho
Women’s Doubles 40+
Winner: Natasha De Ataide and Charmaine Godinho (Only 1 Entry)
Women’s Doubles 50+
Winner: Audrey Menezes and Shaleila Chanda (Only 1 Entry)