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'They Have Run a Very Good Show': Dinakar Naidu Praises Team16 Pickleball Power Play 20262 Tournament Facilities

January 11, 2026

Dinakar Naidu delivered a dominant performance to secure the men’s singles gold at the Team16 Pickleball Power Play 2026, with the final in Chennai turning into a one-sided contest. Naidu faced Ashwin in the men’s singles final and controlled the match from start to finish, clinching a convincing 15–5 victory. Speaking to Pickleball Now after the win, he said, “I’ve won singles in Chennai, and I am feeling very good.”Praising the tournament organisers and playing conditions, Naidu added, “I like the facility, and they have run a very good show. All the courts are really good, and playing with the finest players on the show court was a really good experience.”`Also Read: Team16 Pickleball Power Play 2026: Deekshitha-Kavya vs Kamini-Nethra - Deekshitha-Kavya Win Women's Doubles TitleNaidu also shared an optimistic assessment of pickleball’s growth in India.

'They Have Run a Very Good Show': Dinakar Naidu Praises Team16 Pickleball Power Play 20262 Tournament Facilities

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“The future is very, very good,” he said, pointing to the rapid expansion of infrastructure in major cities.
“If you see Bengaluru compared to last year and this year, there are so many courts which have come up.
It’s growing so quickly, and we see a lot of youngsters also coming in.”The Team 16 Pickleball Power Play 2026, a PWR200 event sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), is being held on January 10–11.
About Indian Pickleball Association:The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country.
The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals.

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'They Have Run a Very Good Show': Dinakar Naidu Praises Team16 Pickleball Power Play 20262 Tournament Facilities

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