Chennai’s Premier Pickleball Tournament Concluded with Thrilling Matches
Chennai, (Tamil Nadu), [India] April 07, 2025: Picklism, a pioneering platform dedicated to promoting pickleball in India and globally, successfully hosted the Dink N Drive Tournament 2025 on March 29 & 30, 2025. The event was held at Ice Water Sports Arena, Express Avenue. The tournament witnessed an extraordinary display of skill, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among players, making it a landmark event in Chennai’s sporting calendar.
We were privileged to have Dayanidhi Maran, Chennai Central MP; Deputy Leader of DMK in Lok Sabha; DMK Sports Development Wing Secretary, grace the event as the Chief Guest. Additionally, we were honoured to have J. Radhakrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director of TANGEDCO, grace the event as the Guest of Honour, recognizing and celebrating the growing impact of pickleball in India.
Dink N Drive – Chennai’s Biggest Pickleball Event!
Dink N Drive is a grand pickleball tournament that has set a new benchmark in Chennai! As one of the biggest pickleball events, it brought together electrifying rallies, intense matchups, and top-tier talent—uniting the pickleball community like never before.
From seasoned pros to passionate emerging players, everyone stepped onto the court with dedication and competitive spirit, making this event a true celebration of the game!
To keep our athletes at their best, we ensured proper hydration with tender coconut, energy drinks, and water, along with free physio support and nourishing refreshments for all players ensuring peak performance throughout the tournament.
A huge thank you to our players, partners, and supporters for making this tournament a grand success!
This is just the beginning—bigger and better things ahead!
Esteemed Dignitaries in Attendance
Dr. P. Ashok Sigamani – President of TNCA
Dr. Sathish Kumar – Managing Director, DAC Developers; Title Sponsor
Dr. Yashwanth Kumar Venkataraman – Founder & Chief Consultant, Yash Dental; Honorary Consul of El Salvador; President, Consular Corps Diplomatique; Chief Mentor, PACE; Founder, Sidspire Venture LLP
Manoj Beno – Head Of Strategy, BTG Universal Productions, and COO, Ayngaran Films International
A.V.M Balasubramanian – Film Producer
Tournament Highlights
The Dink N Drive Tournament 2025 was a grand success, with 214 matches played and 141 registered players battling it out across multiple categories.
Final Results
Open Singles
Winner: Vishwajit Tirumurti
Runner-Up: Arun Adithya
Pro Men’s Doubles
Winners: Vignesh S & Sabby
Runners-Up: Suryakumar S & Abhishek Prasad
Intermediate Doubles
Winners: Vishal & Shravan
Runners-Up: Avrakan Antony & Sri Ubathiya
Women’s Doubles
Winners: Sai Samhita & Joshika
Runners-Up: Pavithra & Nidhi
Mixed Doubles
Winners: Ganesh & Joshika Premkumar
Runners-Up: Ashwin & Kamini
Acknowledging Our Founders
The success of Picklism and the Dink N Drive Tournament 2025 was made possible by the relentless efforts of its CEO, S.Rasheed Mohamed and Dr. G. Sathya Kumar, whose vision and dedication continue to elevate the pickleball scene in India.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to DAC Developers for being the Title Sponsor of the Dink N Drive Tournament 2025, Selkirk for powering the tournament and contributing to the growth of pickleball in India and to all our other esteemed sponsors whose support made this event possible—their unwavering support has played a crucial role in making this event a grand success.
