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11-year-old Aarin Ballani to represent India at Pickleball World Cup
Times Now News reports that 11-year-old Aarin Ballani will make his India debut at the Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam this August. The Class 7 student from Podar International School in Mumbai…
The Story in Brief
Times Now News reports that 11-year-old Aarin Ballani will make his India debut at the Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam this August. The Class 7 student from Podar International School in Mumbai earned his place by winning gold in four categories at the Junior Pickleball Championships in Ahmedabad: U-12 Singles, U-12 Boys Doubles, U-12 Mixed Doubles and U-14 Boys Doubles.
Ballani, who switched from tennis to pickleball, said he wants to see where he stands against international players. He emphasised the team event is important to him, saying he wants to win with the team. Individually, he hopes for a gold in the U-12 category.
The Indian Opinion
Aarin Ballani's selection is a feel-good story, but we should resist the temptation to crown him as the next big thing before he steps on the world stage. Many young Indian athletes have shone domestically only to falter abroad. The real test will be whether he can adapt to different playing styles, especially from countries he has never heard of. His curiosity about smaller pickleball nations is admirable, it shows a grounded perspective. The question is: can his domestic form hold up under the pressure of representing India?
Source: timesnownews.com
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