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Otters Picklers Night Sets New Bar for Racquet Events
Mumbai's First-Ever Otters Picklers Night Wraps Up with Energy and Elegance, Powered by Avaada and Courtly
The debut edition of Avaada Presents Otters Picklers Night wrapped up on a high in Mumbai from May 30 to June 1, 2025. Held at the iconic Otters Club in Bandra, the event brought together 300+ players, 1500+ attendees, and 450+ matches over three days — setting the tone for a new era in India's racquet sport scene.
Organized in partnership with Courtly, the event wasn't just a tournament — it was a celebration of community, competition, and culture. With five live courts running for 8–9 hours daily and 10 playing categories spanning skill and age levels, the matches were thrilling and fiercely contested.
Key Winners Included:
Mix Doubles Open: Arjun Singh & Naomi Amlasadiwala
Women Doubles Open: Isha Lakhani & Vrushali Thakare
Men Doubles Open: Divyanshu Kataria & Ammol
U14 Neutral Gender Doubles: Nirvair Bhan & Kabir Kamra
35+ Mix Doubles: Isha Lakhani & Rohan Gajjar
60+ Men Doubles: Kamal Galani & Bhushan Akut
…and more.
Spectators included business icons, Bollywood faces, and pro players like Harsh Mehta and Mihika Yadav, adding glamour and gravitas to the courtside action.
More than just competition, Otters Picklers Night embraced the festive spirit — featuring gourmet food pop-ups, wellness zones, music, and lifestyle exhibits. The event became a family-friendly celebration with something for everyone.
Courtly founder Tanishq Mahendru emphasized the platform's mission to build a connected pickleball ecosystem. 'This is about access, ease, and empowering everyday players — from booking courts to tracking their growth,' he said.
Ayaz Kazi, President, Otters Club, added, 'We're proud to position Otters as a nucleus for India's pickleball growth. This weekend proved we're building more than athletes — we're building community.'
Sindoor Mittal, Vice Chairperson, Avaada Group, echoed this sentiment: 'This wasn't just a sporting event; it was a moving example of community spirit and shared purpose. It reflects Avaada's vision of a greener, more inclusive India.'
As a first-of-its-kind gathering, Otters Picklers Night redefined community-led sporting experiences in India — promising a bright future for pickleball and Courtly's role in shaping it.
