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R
ajasthan is a northern Indian state that borders
Pakistan. Its palaces and forts are reminders of the
many kingdoms that historically vied for the region. In
its capital, Jaipur, are the 18th-century City Palace and
Hawa Mahal, a former cloister for royal women. This is
where Mohit Jangid grew up.
Mohit has always been an active, healthy person. With
the influence of his Ayurvedic father, mother and two
sisters, he eats a vegetarian diet, stretches and exercises
daily. Mohit received a bachelor’s in Technology in India.
After working for some time, he decided he wanted a
global education and exposure to technological advances
in the U.S. After applying to several universities, Mohit
chose Ohio State University to continue a Master’s of
Science program in order to teach at the university level
in India someday.
Mohit’s background in athletics and current exercise
regime includes tennis, soccer, badminton, cricket, ping-
pong, and volleyball. Although he heard of pickleball in
India, with so many other sports to play, he never looked
into how or where to play. That all changed when he
moved to Canonsburg, PA.
Mohit had an
internship at Ansys
in Southpointe to test
software for quality
assurance. What brought
him to the pickleball was
an evening stroll through
the park to get exercise.
As he was walking by
the upper courts, our
Goddess of Pickleball,
Mary Catherine, shouts
out, “Pickleball!” Mohit
was some distance from
the courts and thought he heard, “Pick a ball.” His first
thought was, “What kind of game is that?” As he got closer,
he understood what the game was called. He stayed that
night and played. He’s been there ever since and is even
self-taught on the rules and has refereed a few games.
We are thankful for the joy and happiness our
international friend brings to the game, and to the group!
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” was just one of the
high-energy tunes played as the Georgia Mountain
Pickleball Club strutted their stuff during the
68th Annual Parade in Hiawassee, GA. More than
70 players walked alongside their custom float,
tossing pickleballs, candy and pickleball keychains
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to cheerful parade watchers. The club also had
a “rolling net” that was pulled behind the float
with players volleying over it as they walked. Now
that’s creative—something pickleballers have in
abundance! •
Submitted by John Hall