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Seniors: the route runs through the Picklebay Zonals — squad named in July

Jun 10, 2026Selection

For the Open, 50+ and 60+ teams, the official pathway is the Picklebay Zonals — perform there to make the rankings-led shortlist before the roster is locked.

The full national contingent is expected to be named in July, after which the training camp begins. The bar is high: India took 25 medals and 7th place on debut in 2025 — the only Asian nation in the top 10.

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