Armaan Bhatia: India’s Trailblazer on the Global Pickleball Stage

In today's World Pickleball Podcast, we are honoured to host an athlete who is not just making waves, but charting entirely new territory for his country in the world of professional pickleball.

Our guest is the man widely regarded as India's No. 1 pickleball player, Armaan Bhatia. This 26-year-old from Mumbai has had a truly remarkable and rapid ascent from domestic dominance to the global stage.

Armaan is a pioneer, becoming the first Indian athlete to sign with both the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP). His success has included historic feats on American soil, such as winning his maiden APP Tour gold medal at the New York City Open in May 2025, making him the first Indian player to claim a title in the US. He also secured a silver medal in Men's Singles on his APP Tour debut at the Vlasic Classic.

On the international circuit, he recently registered the biggest win of his career alongside Zane Navratil by stunning Ben Johns (the "pickleball superstar") and Dekel Bar in the Men’s Doubles semifinal at the PPA Tour Asia Vietnam Cup. This breakthrough follows his Triple Crown performance at the PWR DUPR India Masters in 2024.

He brings a deep athletic foundation, transitioning from a professional tennis background to earn a DUPR rating of 6.292 and compete at the highest level of the game.

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