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title: "Opening pickleball tournament brings top-level players to Iisalmi | Mailamestari"
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description: "Mailamestari’s opening tournament on 22.2.2025 featured 79 matches across three categories. See the medallists and highlights from the day."
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# Opening pickleball tournament brings top-level players to Iisalmi

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Close rallies, courtside encouragement and a total of **79 matches**. **Mailamestari’s opening pickleball tournament on 22.2.2025** brought recreational and competitive players to Iisalmi for a shared day of play. It was Mailamestari’s first major event, bringing enthusiasts and competitive players together to test their skills. The hall’s courts saw impressive performances and hard-fought battles for the medals.

### **High-level competition in every category**

The tournament featured **three categories:** open competitive doubles, mixed doubles and recreational doubles. Each category delivered high-quality pickleball, with players giving their best and spectators enjoying exciting contests.

🏆 **Competitive category medallists:**

🥇 **Autti/Kiviranta** – Gold

🥈 **Huuskonen/Pelanne** – Silver

🥉 **Suikkanen/Toivonen** – Bronze

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🏆 **Mixed doubles medallists:**

🥇 **Team Suikkanen** – Gold

🥈 **Sanna Antikainen/Samu Kiviranta** – Silver

🥉 **Sara Kärkkäinen/Jonne Toivonen** – Bronze

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🏆 **Recreational category medallists:**

🥇 **Helmi/Kurikka** – Gold

🥈 **Kauhaset** – Silver

🥉 **Lappalainen/Husso** – Bronze

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### **A packed schedule kept matches going all day**

The tournament began at **9.00**, with the start of the open competitive doubles. The sport’s characteristic pace and tactical play kept spectators captivated from the morning onwards. **Mixed doubles** began at **11.05**, and the day’s final matches finished in the evening as the recreational winners were decided. The last medal ceremony took place at **19.40**, giving all the medallists their well-earned recognition.

### **The tournament spirit – better together!**

Mailamestari thanks all participants, organisers and spectators for a wonderful event. The tournament would not have been possible without the players’ passion and the community’s contribution. Throughout the day, the hall had a warm, encouraging atmosphere, with everyone playing hard but fairly.

“The positive pickleball spirit was palpable, and it was a joy to see so many enthusiastic players taking part,” said tournament organiser **Jouni**.

### **Mailamestari at the heart of pickleball events**

Pickleball is one of the world’s fastest-growing racket sports, and the **Mailamestari.fi hall** in Iisalmi aims to offer even more opportunities to play in future. The tournament’s success shows that Iisalmi is ready to claim its place on Finland’s pickleball map!

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