India Clinches Historic Victory at 2025 Racketlon World Championships

Summary – India secures its first-ever Racketlon World Championship title in a thrilling final held in Berlin.,

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India achieved a landmark win at the 2025 Racketlon World Championships held in Berlin, Germany, capturing the men’s team title on August 20, 2025. This victory marks India’s first-ever global title in racketlon, a fast-growing multi-sport event combining table tennis, badminton, squash, and tennis, underscoring their rising prominence on the international stage.

What Happened?

The tournament culminated in a gripping final between India and Sweden, where the Indian team narrowly edged out their European rivals 4-3 in matches. The championship format requires competitors to play all four racket sports consecutively, with the winner determined by the aggregate result. India’s players demonstrated versatility and stamina, winning key matches in squash and tennis that turned the tide in their favor.

The competition took place over five days from August 16 to 20, 2025, at the Berlin Sports Complex, attracting elite racketlon players from 24 nations. India’s team was led by captain Arjun Mehta, who also played a pivotal role in clinching decisive points during the final.

Key Numbers

• India’s win was secured through 4 match wins in a best-of-7 format against Sweden’s 3.
• Arjun Mehta’s critical 11-9 squash victory.
• A comeback tennis win by Rahul Singh with a 6-4, 7-5 set score.
• The team winning 3 out of 4 sports collectively.

This triumph also qualifies India for the 2026 Racketlon World Cup and increases their ITF (International Tennis Federation) ranking by 12 spots to now stand at 7th globally.

Locker-Room Reactions

At the post-match press conference, captain Arjun Mehta praised his teammates and coaching staff: “This title is a testament to our hard work and belief as a team. Each player pushed their limits across all four sports. We are proud to bring home this historic win for India.”

Coach Nikhil Sharma added, “Our training focused on versatility and endurance, which paid off in the tight moments. This victory will inspire many young athletes to take up racketlon.”

Swedish team leader Lars Ekstrom acknowledged the narrow defeat: “India played exceptionally well today. We’ll analyze our performance and come back stronger next year.”

Immediate Consequences

India’s victory firmly establishes them as a new powerhouse in racketlon. The title boosts their visibility and funding opportunities from national sports authorities. It also increases interest and participation in racketlon across India, particularly among youth and amateur players.

The International Racketlon Federation (IRF) announced plans to expand the 2026 championship to include mixed doubles events, which will add another exciting dimension to future competitions.

What Comes Next?

• India prepares to host the Asian Racketlon Championships in Chennai next March, aiming to build on their world championship success regionally.
• The team will focus on joint training camps and scouting for emerging talent to defend their title in 2026.
• The IRF confirmed the next World Championships will be held in Toronto, Canada, maintaining the global rotation of host cities to diversify the sport’s reach.

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