Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 18 (ANI): The Architect Pickleball Event 2026, supported by the Indian Institute of Inside Designers (IIID), Mumbai Regional Chapter, concluded with an action-packed remaining, bringing collectively over 150 architects and inside designers from throughout Mumbai to have a good time health, teamwork, and neighborhood spirit, as per a launch.
Following weeks of observe periods held at a number of venues throughout town and a pre-event gala dinner at Sofitel, Mumbai, the match superior via league and knockout phases to a intently contested remaining. Crew Nexion clinched the championship title, whereas Crew Steelx completed as runners-up, marking a robust conclusion to Season 2 of the APB Tour. Successful captain ID. Soniya Potdarr described the match as a refreshing alternative to interact with the bigger design fraternity in a relaxed but aggressive atmosphere.
The initiative’s core goal of strengthening skilled bonds via sport was underscored by Ar. Milind Pai, Hon. Secretary, IIID Mumbai Regional Chapter, who famous that the match efficiently introduced the fraternity collectively past work, selling well being, camaraderie, and significant engagement. Captains together with Ar. Sandeep Shikre (Steelx), Ar. Ahmed Shaikh (Comlux), Ar. Vipul Tapke (Changi Lights), Ar. Reza Kabul (Heritage Marble), and Ar. Qutub Mandviwala (The Choose) echoed this sentiment, highlighting the spirit of teamwork, resilience, and fellowship that outlined the occasion each on and off the court docket.
The match was powered by Asian Paints Stunning Properties Invogue as Title Sponsor, with sponsor companions Heritage Marble, Comlux, The Choose, Steelx, ARC ONE, Nexion, and Changi Lights, every main a group via the competitors. Manish Shah, MD, Asian Paints Stunning Properties Invogue, highlighted the significance of constructing stronger connections inside the design neighborhood via wellness and collaboration, whereas Rahool Jindal, MD, Heritage Marble, described the APB Tour as a refreshing mix of sport {and professional} bonding. Nitin Agarwal, MD, Comlux, and Pratik Agarwal, MD, The Choose, emphasised the match’s energetic, collaborative spirit, and Mayur Jain, CEO, Steelx, famous its success in creating significant, experience-led engagement. Rashmi Anand, Director, ARC ONE, and Gaurav Khandelwal, AVP, Nexion, praised the self-discipline, construction, and relevance of the initiative, whereas Kirti Patel, Director, Changi Lights, summed it up as a platform that fostered lasting connections each on and off the court docket.
Executed by Crew IIGNITE Inc., led by Gauri Verma, the Architect Pickleball Event continues to develop as a particular motion integrating health, networking, and neighborhood constructing inside the structure and inside design career. With the profitable conclusion of Season 2, the APB Tour is poised to return with bigger participation and deeper trade engagement. (ANI)
