Indian pickleball stars Armaan Bhatia and Naimi Mehta get engaged

Indian pickleball players Armaan Bhatia and Naimi Mehta have announced their engagement on Instagram. Bhatia shared a series of photos captioned 'A little tradition, a lot of love, and my forever,' mentioning the date August 13, 2026. The couple were pictured in traditional Indian attire, celebrating the occasion.

Bhatia and Mehta are prominent figures in Indian pickleball, having represented the country internationally. Bhatia was part of the Indian team that won the Bainbridge Cup in 2022 and also won a men's doubles title. Mehta has won women's doubles at the IPA Nationals and partnered international players on the professional circuit.

The engagement marks a new chapter for the pair, who have competed together and separately in the sport. The pickleball community has congratulated them on social media.