Safwan A vs Jaden Samuel Mathew Men’s Singles U16 Final: Safwan Completes Brace at Tamil Nadu State Level Championship Pickleball

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September 24, 2025

In the U16 final, Safwan was too strong for Jaden Samuel Mathew, who lost 4-11. Earlier, Safwan won his semifinal match 11-1 against Nethranand, while Samuel beat Kaanav 11-7 in the other semifinal.

Safwan A completed a brace at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball, an IPA-sanctioned PWR 100 event, at the Picklers Arena in Chennai on Sunday, as he won the Men’s Singles Under-16 final after prevailing over Kaanav Jain in the U18 final earlier in the day.

In the U16 final, Safwan was too strong for Jaden Samuel Mathew, who lost 4-11. Earlier, Safwan won his semifinal match 11-1 against Nethranand, while Samuel beat Kaanav 11-7 in the other semifinal.

With the IPA Nationals scheduled in October-November, Safwan will benefit immensely from winning the PWR 100 tournament.

The event, held over two weekends – 6th and 7th September, and 13th and 14th September – is a marquee fixture in IPA’s calendar, marking a significant step in pickleball’s rise in southern India.

About Indian Pickleball Association:

The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).

About Pickleball World Ranking:

PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages.

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SOURCE: TIMESNOWNEWS