Overview
- The Indian Pickleball Nationals run November 13–16 at The Sports School in Bengaluru, hosted by the Karnataka Pickleball Association under the Indian Pickleball Association.
- Organisers report more than 1,100 entrants from over 20 states across men’s, women’s and mixed formats spanning Under-12 to 70+ categories.
- This is the first Nationals since the Indian Pickleball Association received National Sports Federation recognition from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Sabala is the title partner for the championship, with local sporting bodies lending support to the showcase event in Karnataka.
- IPA treasurer Aalap Sharma says league rights have been sanctioned to the Times Group for the Indian Pickleball League and state bodies such as Assam and Himachal are outlining centres, infrastructure and broader participation drives.