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The Architect Pickleball Tournament 2026, endorsed by the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), Mumbai Regional Chapter, wrapped up with an exhilarating final. This event attracted over 150 architects and interior designers from Mumbai, celebrating fitness, teamwork, and community spirit. After several weeks of practice sessions at various locations in the city and a pre-event gala dinner at Sofitel, Mumbai, the tournament progressed through league and knockout rounds, culminating in a fiercely contested final. Team Nexion emerged victorious, claiming the championship title, while Team Steelx secured the runner-up position, marking a successful end to Season 2 of the APB Tour.

The winning captain, ID. Soniya Potdarr, described the tournament as a unique chance to connect with the broader design community in a competitive yet relaxed setting. Ar. Milind Pai, Hon. Secretary of IIID Mumbai Regional Chapter, emphasized the initiative's goal of enhancing professional relationships through sports, noting that the tournament effectively united the fraternity beyond their professional roles, promoting health, camaraderie, and meaningful interactions. Captains such as Ar. Sandeep Shikre (Steelx), Ar. Ahmed Shaikh (Comlux), Ar. Vipul Tapke (Changi Lights), Ar. Reza Kabul (Heritage Marble), and Ar. Qutub Mandviwala (The Select) echoed this sentiment, highlighting the teamwork, resilience, and fellowship that characterized the event both on and off the court.

The tournament was sponsored by Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Invogue as the Title Sponsor, with support from partners including Heritage Marble, Comlux, The Select, Steelx, ARC ONE, Nexion, and Changi Lights, each leading a team in the competition. Manish Shah, MD of Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Invogue, stressed the significance of fostering stronger connections within the design community through wellness and collaboration. Rahool Jindal, MD of Heritage Marble, described the APB Tour as a refreshing mix of sports and professional networking. Other industry leaders, including Nitin Agarwal (MD, Comlux) and Pratik Agarwal (MD, The Select), highlighted the tournament's vibrant and collaborative atmosphere, while Mayur Jain, CEO of Steelx, noted its success in creating meaningful, experience-driven engagement.

Organized by Team IIGNITE Inc., under the leadership of Gauri Verma, the Architect Pickleball Tournament is evolving into a significant movement that combines fitness, networking, and community building within the architecture and interior design sectors. With the successful conclusion of Season 2, the APB Tour is set to return with even greater participation and enhanced industry engagement.