The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Recogniss The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) as the official government body for pickleball in the bill. , Photo: IPA
With Systematic and Painstaking Groundwork Laid by the Members in IPA and a Fast-Growing Community Behind it, IPA is ready to drive the next chapter: building a nationwide ecolyletm of access, And oppositeity. This includes embedding pickleball in schools, communities, and elite training programs, and preparaing Indian Athletes for the Global Stage.
He further commented, “The current iPa Team Brings A Wealth of Experience – From Organizing Multiple State and National -Level Pickleball Events to Conducting Coach Certification Programs and Running Running Running Running Running Junning Development Academies is a trendous asset for the growth of pickleball in India.
IPA’s Vision and Youth Development focus
⦁ 100,000 Active registered players regularly participating in events
⦁ National-Level Competitions Across all age groups
⦁ Comprehensive Grassroots Development Programs
⦁ Establishment of More National High-Performance Center for Elite Training in Addition to Existing Center
A Key Priority for the IPA is Youth Player Development, Training and Official Pathways and Events. To this end, the association is actively working to:
⦁ rollout of pickleball in schools, through alignment with programs like khelo India
⦁ Women’s pickleball cup expansion, championing gender inclusion
⦁ Host International Coaches Conferences to Facilitate Knowledge Exchange and Nationwide Certification Programs for References for References and Coaches, Creating Employment and Structure
⦁ Conduct Multiple State events through association leading to Nationals Leading to India’s Representation at the Pickleball World Cup and Other International Events
⦁ on top of this, Indian pickleball league, sanctioned by iPa will feature 6 teams and about 36 Indian and International Top Players, and will take place in the second half of 2025
⦁ The League was announced with tennis icons andre agassi and rohan bopanna in December 2024 in Mumbai
⦁ streamline the junior and national ranking structure
Demonstruating its nationwide impact, the ipa nationals in January 2025 at Bennett University, Greater Noida, Welcome Over 500 Players from more than 20 Indian states. The Tournament Featured 14 International-Standard Courts, Showcasing The Rising Competitive Standards in India.
Previous, The IPA Sanctioned PWR Dupr India Masters 2024 at DLTA Stadium, New Delhi, Broughht Global Attention Tenalball. The Event Drew Players from Around the world and was covered by media houses like DD National, Times Now, Zoom, Mirror Now, and Leading YouTube Channels Such as Pickleball Now.
The IPA also Hosted Clinics and Coaching Programs in India LED by App World #1 Megan Fudge Deheart and App World
Over the past three years, pickleball has rapidly Gained Popularity in India-Inspired by its phenomenal growth in the US and accelerated by a post-pandemic shift-pandemic shift new-lead-age sports. IPA, and the Leaders Now at Its Helm, have ben central to this surge. The association has been carely structured with members stations and individuals who brings unmatched credit – from olympians and national champions to experieneced sports administors, businesses, businesses, And Certified Coaches.
The IPA Leadership
IPA’s Executive Board Brings TogeTher 14 Visionary Leaders Committed to the Sport’s Integrity and Growth. Notable Members Include:
⦁ Dhiren Patel – Us Open Gold Medalist and National Champion (35+) and India No. 1 (35+)
⦁ Vishnu Vardhan – Tennis Olympian and Silver Medalist in Asian Games
⦁ lt. Col. Ranbir Chauhan – Veteran Sports Administrator – Over 25 years of International, and National Exposure
⦁ Praveen Singh – Tournament Director of Various International Sporting Events
⦁ Vivek Shokeen – Former Davis Cupper India, Active Pickleball Player, A True Athlete and A Coach
⦁ Amrita Mukherjee – Women’s National Champion (Open)
⦁ Raima Sen – Actor and Pickleball Advocate
Coaching and official Leadership
⦁ Dilip Mohanty, Head of PPR India, has LED the training and certificate of over 100 coaches nationwide.
⦁ Abhishek Mukherjee, World-Class Tennis Official, Leads IPA’s Reference Program, Bringing International Standards to Indian Tournaments.
International Alignment and Milestones Ahead
IPA is a proud member of the global pickleball federation (GPF) and is actively aligned with its roadmap for Olympic Inclusion. Supported by GPF, IPA is Preparaing Indian Athletes for Top-Tier International Competition.
More than 20 states and union territories have organized multiple state-level pickleball events in the lead-up to the national championships. These events have featured participation Across Various Categories, Including Juniors, Professionals, and Seniors.
Upcoming IPA Events
Legends of Dinkers Ahmedabad, Gujarat 1-May 2025
Picklepro Open Hyderabad, Telangana 3 and 4 May 2025
Pickleball palooza jaipur, rajasthan 3-may 2025
Smash & Rise Picklaball Tournament Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 4-May 2025
Bainbridge Open 1.0 Ahmedabad, Gujarat 9-11 May 2025
Rapa – PWR 100 New Delhi, Delhi 24-25 May 2025
India’s time is now
With Official Status, Robust Leadership, and a clear International Roadmap, The Indian Pickleball Association is set to transform the sport’s future – Making Pickleball A Hosehold Name and Positioning indian Powerhouse in the game.
