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Government recognition this year unlocked record participation, new venues, clearer competitive pathways.

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Overview

  • The Indian Pickleball Nationals run November 13–16 at The Sports School in Bengaluru, with more than 1,500 players from roughly 20 states across categories from under-12 to 70+.
  • Organisers say 17 tournament-grade acrylic courts have been built for the event, with digital registration, scheduling and real-time results to streamline operations.
  • A prize pool of Rs 11 lakh has been announced for the four-day championship, which features singles, doubles and mixed formats.
  • States are formalising squads and jerseys ahead of play, with Telangana fielding a 46-member team and Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal unveiling their contingents.
  • The Indian Pickleball Association points to national structures now in place, including the Pickleball World Ranking system, Karnataka’s Mission One Million in schools, and a sanctioned Indian Pickleball League with The Times Group.