Dimapur: Nagaland delivered a strong performance at the Kolkata Open 2026, winning 11 medals, including eight gold and three silver.

The 22-member team was given a warm welcome on arrival at Dimapur Airport on May 4, where the Nagaland Pickleball Association organised a reception.

Held over four days in Kolkata, the tournament featured around 310 players and over 1,000 matches, reflecting the growing popularity of the sport under the Indian Pickleball Association.