Transitioning from Table Tennis to Professional Pickleball 💯 | Behind the Paddle

Welcome to Episode 11 of Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Harsh Mehta, a professional pickleball player. He shares his journey from being a professional table tennis player to discovering pickleball. He shares his early struggles with health, the influence of his parents, and how he transitioned into competitive sports. Harsh also discusses the growth of pickleball in India, the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, and his aspirations to pursue a career in pickleball while balancing his education and job. Harsh experienced many unique challenges of transitioning from table tennis to pickleball, but he has many future plans for his professional pickleball career. Timestamps: 0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 11 Introduction 🎬 1:56 - Harsh Mehta's Early Journey in Sports 🥶 8:36 - Transition from Table Tennis to Pickleball 🎾 18:44 - The Growth of Pickleball in India 🇮🇳 28:37 - Navigating Career Choices and Pickleball Aspirations 🙏 33:09 - The Rise of Pickleball in India 📈 37:22 - Balancing Education and Sports 📚 39:41 - Deciding to Go Full-Time in Pickleball 🤑 43:27 - First International Experience at the US Open 🇺🇸 46:56 - Reflecting on a Year of Growth 🧘‍♂️ 53:17 - Overcoming Challenges from Table Tennis Background 🏓 58:23 - Looking Ahead: Future Goals in Pickleball 🔮 Shop CourtStrike Pickleball Shoes Here: ➡️ https://slkrk.co/760jrzy8 Download the PlayMore App Here: ➡️ slkrk.co/gyb4hv6o Download the Selkirk TV app today to stay up to date with the latest pickleball content, including highlights, news coverage, instructional videos, and much more. ➡️ https://slkrk.co/xbyh4e #Pickleball #PickleballHighlights #PickleballLessons #SelkirkTV Source: Selkirk TV

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