What Happened When India Made Pickleball World Cup Debut in 2025

India made a memorable Pickleball World Cup debut in 2025, securing 25 medals and finishing seventh overall. Building on this success, a 32-member Indian squad entered the 2026 edition in Da Nang, Vietnam. During this tournament, Kiaan Contractor won India's first medal of the event, earning a silver medal in the men's singles 4.5 category. The team aims to further their achievements following their strong initial performance on the global stage in the previous year.