Press release from Dr. Narsing Rao
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – What began just one year ago as a casual hobby has transformed into a national milestone for two local residents.
Dr. Narsing Rao, a 51-year old physician, and Dr. Abhinav Alakshendra, a 44-year old associate professor at the University of Florida, recently secured a silver medal at the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples. Competing in the prestigious 40–49 age division during the tournament’s 10th-anniversary edition (April 11–18, 2026), the duo navigated a formidable field of athletes from across North America…