BPS Open Pickleball Championship 2026 set for february 6–8 in Margao

• The Championship starts soon with more categories across age groups

Goa Khabar : The iconic BPS Sports Club, Margao, will host the second edition of the BPS Open Pickleball Championship 2026 from February 6 to 8, as the sport continues to gain popularity across Goa’s competitive and recreational sporting landscape.

Organised at the BPS Sports Club premises in Margao, the three-day championship is expected to draw players from across age groups and competitive brackets, with a packed schedule that reflects the tournament’s expanded scale and growing popularity.

The opening day on February 6 will feature Men’s Singles 60+, 35+ Mixed Doubles, 50+ Singles, Under-12, Under-16 categories, providing young and senior players an early platform to showcase their skills.

Matches on February 7 will include 50+ Mixed Doubles, 60+ Doubles, 35+ Doubles and the highly anticipated Men’s Open Singles category, which is expected to attract several of the state’s leading pickleball players. Champions in 35+ Men’s Singles and 35+ Men’s Doubles categories during the Championship’s debut season, Nihaal Borkar and the pairing of Dr Akhil Lawande and Nihaal Borkar, will be featured in the second edition too.

The championship will conclude on February 8 with Open Mixed Singles, 50+ Doubles, 35+ Doubles and Open Men’s Doubles events, culminating in a series of finals across divisions.

According to Manguirish, secretary of BPS Sports Club, Margao, the tournament has already established itself as a landmark event in Goa’s pickleball calendar. “The BPS All Goa Major Ranking Pickleball Tournament has a record prize pool of ₹5 lakhs — the largest in Goa. Building on last year’s success, the tournament has expanded its categories, offering more opportunities for players across age groups and skill levels,” Manguirish said.

The championship will be conducted in association with the Goa Pickleball Association, reinforcing a collaborative effort to strengthen competitive pathways for the sport in the state.

With its growing base of players, increasing tournament participation and structured ranking events, pickleball in Goa is steadily transitioning from a niche recreational activity to a serious competitive sport. The BPS Open Pickleball Championship 2026 aims to further that momentum, even as Manguirish acknowledged support from Mayur Sawkar, president of the Tropical Association, chief patron Rajesh Khaute, Manoj Patil and Sandeep Heble towards organising the event.