Kochi, Oct. 7 -- The 10th AIPA National Pickleball Championship 2026 concluded after four days of competition from October 1 to 4 in Kochi. Hosted by the Federation of Pickleball Associations of Kerala (FPAK), the championship was held in the state for the first time. Players from across the country competed in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles across nine age categories, from U-10 to 60+.

Maharashtra won the Junior/Senior Championship Trophy with 12 gold, 11 silver and 8 bronze medals. Madhya Pradesh finished as first runners-up with 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze, while Tamil Nadu were second runners-up with 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze, according to a press release from AIPA.

In the Veteran Championship, Maharashtra again emerged as...