Guwahati: Vinayak Thakur emerged as the standout performer at the Assam State Selection Trials for the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) Nationals 2026, clinching three titles at the two-day tournament held at Stryde Arena in Guwahati on October 31 and November 1. Thakur won the men’s 30+ singles, men’s 30+ doubles alongside Udipta Gogoi, and mixed.