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
The task of regulating, advancing, and developing pickleball through the nation has been given to the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). This Historic Acknowledgement Represents a Turning Point in the Sport’s National and International Development and Confirms IPA’s status as the only Governing Body for the Sport in Indian.
IPA is prepared to lead the next chapter: Creating a National Environment of Access, Excellence, and Opportunity, Thanks to the Methodical and Laborious Foundation that its Members have Laid and the Rapidly Expanding Community that supports it. This entails integrating pickleball Into communities, schools, and elite training regimens in addition to getting Indian athletes ready for competition throughout the world.
“Delighted to witness the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) Receive Official Recognition from the Government of India. This Milestone Reflects The Relatives Faurts of the IPA in Promoting and Developing PP Across the nation. Congratulations to all players and members who’ve contributed to this achievement. Member Raima Sen.
IPA’s Vision and Youth Development focus
The Indian Picklaball Association Envisions a Robust and Inclusive Sporting Ecosystem Built on the Following Pillars:
⦁ 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
The IPA Leadership
IPA’s Executive Board Brings TogeTher 14 Visionary Leaders Committed to the Sport’s Integrity and Growth. Notable Members Include:
⦁ Suryaveer Singh Bhullar – IPA President, National Champion, and Asian Gold Medalist (50+)
⦁ 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.
The ipa has alredy outlined a massive plan to spread pickleball’s influence throughout India. It intends to introduce structured programs and coordinate them with current government initiatives like khelo India and khel mahakumbh as part of its national growth strategy.
Pickleball has been extramely popular in India, as evident by the number of players increasing by 159% between 2019 and 2022. 2022. Additionally, pickleball’s popularity has grown significantly internationally, with over 5 million players in 84 counties.
