India's road
On debut in 2025, India out-medalled every other Asian nation. Da Nang is the chance to do it again — closer to home, in front of an Asian crowd.
What India did
on debut
Twenty-five medals at the first attempt and a seventh-place finish — ahead of every other Asian side. This is the bar Da Nang is measured against.
Eight golds, six names.
India's 2025 golds ran from the under-34s to the 50-plus brackets, singles and doubles — depth across the age range, not one breakout star. These are the six the official release names.
India by
the numbers
The result landed as the sport exploded at home — the talent pool feeding Da Nang is growing faster than almost anywhere on earth.
Names to know
The official squad is named in July after the Ahmedabad trials. These are the medallists and trial contenders carrying India's hopes — the rail colour marks each one's status.
Veer Shah
2025 World Cup Junior MVP.
Arjun Singh
3 medals at the US Open (singles & doubles).
Panth Thakkar
US Open doubles bronze.
Naomi Amalsadiwala
Top junior trial contender.
Dev Shah
Gold, U34 Men's Singles 5.0 (2025).
Nitten Kirrtane
Double gold (2025); ex-tennis pro.
Suryaveersingh Bhullar
IPA President & Seniors captain.
Sindoor Mittal
Silver, Women's Doubles 5.0 (with R. Ravi) — 2025.
How the squad
gets picked
Junior trials, Ahmedabad
100+ players from 8+ states compete for India's junior squad.
Open & Senior trials (Picklebay Zonals)
Official selection pathway for the Open, 50+ and 60+ squads, run as zonal rounds.
Squad announcement
IPA names the national contingent; training camp begins.
Squad listings are 2025 medallists and announced trial contenders — not the confirmed 2026 roster, which the IPA names in July after the Ahmedabad trials.