(LR): Dev Shah and Purvansh Patel with IPA President Suryaversingh Bhullar (Center) Pose after winning the U-18 Boys Doubles Title at the 4th IPA NATITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTET UNIVERSITY, GRIDA.
The IPA is a class a member of the global pickleball federation (GPF). While the gpf aims to govern the sport with unity and excellence and promoting pickleball worldwide and simultaneously including it in the asian games and the olympics.
Welcoming the decision, Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of the IPA, stated: “This is a defining moment, but we see it as just the persuasion. Our Focus is Firmly on the Future – Building a Papelling, Creator Career Opportunities, and ENSURING EVERY IN HAS Access to the Joy and Benefits of Pickleball. “
While Javier Regalado, President of the GPF, Commented, “The recrying of the ipa by the Indian Sports Ministry is a proud moment for the Global Pickleball Community. Now be further fuelled, and we look forward to see India emerge as a powerhouse in the sport. “
In a bid to expand pickleball’s footprint across India, the IPA has alredy laid out an ambitious roadmap. As part of its national growth strategy, it plans to launch structured programs and align them with existing Government Initiatives Such as Khelo India and Khelo Mahakumbh.
Picklaball will also be integrated into school sports programs to ensure early expert for youngsters. In addition, a nationwide Reference and Coach Certification Program will be introduced to build a robust ecosystem. In keeping with the values ​​of gender equality, the IPA will also expand the women’s pickleball cup, encouraging more women to take up the sport, both recreationally and competivly.
In addition to the above, the IPA is also focused on Youth Player Development. Plans are underway to Establish Regional High-Performance Junior Training Center, HOST International Coaches Conferences, and Run Nationwide Selection Trials That will Culminate in the Indian TEAMIN TAMINATE in the Indian Tam Pickleball world cup.
The previous success of the IPA Nationals 2025, Held at Bennett University, Greater Noida, Has Alredy Shown the Sport’s Immense Popularity. More than 500 Players from Over 20 Indian States Competed on 14 International-STANDARDARCE, Reflecting the Rising Competitive Standards in India. The IPA-sanctioned PWR DUPR India Masters, held in October 2024 at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi, also attracted international participation and coverage from major media houses, including DD National, Times Now, Zoom, mirror now, and leading youtube channels such as pickleball now.
According to recent data, the popularity of pickleball in India has skyrocked, with a 159 per cent increase in the number of players from 2019 to 2022. Different age groups. Picklaball has also experienced a surge in popularity worldwide, with more than 5 million people participating in the sport across 84 counties
The IPA has achieved several other important milstones. It has hosted more than many state-level tournaments, Attracting Participants from States and Union Territories Such as New Delhi,
Haryana, Assam, Odisha, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal. The ipa also helped team India compe in the pickleball world cup in Lima, Peru, in Collaboration with Pickball World Rankings (PWR).
The IPA Hosted Clinics and Coaching Programmes in India Featuring App World No.1 Megan Fudge Deheart and App World No.5 Ryler Deheart, Reaffirming Its Commitment to Top-Tier Training and Global Expertise O India.
Globally, The IPA has live live its position as a member of the global pickleball federation (GPF) and the partnership includes key initiatives that are directed to prepare India for Interteration Potential Olympic Recognition.
An official partnership with the time group-backed pickleball world rankings (PWR) is set to accelerate IPA’s Mission. The time group, one of India’s most influential media houses, is playing a Pivotal Role in Promoting Pickball Nationwide through Content, Events, and Public Engagment.
With a Growing Player Base, Committed Leadership, And A Global Outlook, The Indian Picklaball Association is Poised to Lead India into a New Era of Sports that Champions Inclusion, Excellencse, Excellenge, Excellenge, Opportunities for all.
