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First-Ever Indian Pickleball Nationals Set for Bengaluru Under New Federation Status

The event introduces a formal pathway via PWR rankings for national selection.

Overview

  • The championship runs November 13–16 at The Sports School in Bengaluru, which will host play across 16 courts.
  • Organisers report over 1,200 entries from more than 20 states across men’s, women’s and mixed formats, spanning age groups from Under-12 to 70+.
  • The Karnataka Pickleball Association is staging the event under the Indian Pickleball Association following the Ministry’s National Sports Federation recognition of IPA.
  • Pickleball World Ranking is being used as the national system to define standings across divisions and underpin team selection.
  • Sabala is the title partner and the Karnataka Wrestling Association is supporting the event, while KPA advances school outreach through its ‘Mission One Million’ program and coaching clinics.