Assam State Pickleball selection trials for IPA Nationals 2026
The Assam Pickleball Association (APA) is set to organise the Assam State Selection Trials on 31 October and 1 November 2026 at STRYDE Arena, Jilika Path, Panjabari, Guwahati, to select players who will represent Assam at the IPA Nationals 2026, scheduled to be held in December 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
With over 80 players and teams already registered, across categories from U 14 to 60+ categories in both men and women, the state trials are expected to witness enthusiastic participation from pickleball players across Assam. The trials will provide a platform for identifying talented and promising athletes who will represent the state at the prestigious national championship.
Assam has delivered encouraging performances at the IPA Nationals over the past two years, establishing a strong foundation for the sport in the state. Building on this progress, the association aims to field a strong and competitive contingent at the 2026 Nationals.
The trials are being organised by the Assam Pickleball Association under the aegis of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), with the support of its sporting partners is graded PWR 400, where the winner will be awarded 400 pickleball world Ranking points and the highest grade tournament held in the northeast. The initiative reflects the growing popularity of pickleball in Assam and APA’s continued commitment to nurturing local talent, strengthening the sport at the grassroots level, and creating opportunities for athletes to compete at the national level.
As the state trials approach, players will compete for a place in the Assam contingent, carrying the hopes and aspirations of the state as they prepare to take on the county’s best at the IPA Nationals 2026.
