The All India Pickleball Association, announced on Tuesday, that the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series will be held in Mumbai from November 12-17.
A total of 650 players from countries like Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Poland and Singapore will compete for honours at the Championship, powered by the World Pickleball League.
The previous two editions of the event took place in Vietnam and Bali, where India achieved substantial success.
AIPA president Arvind Prabhoo emphasized the opportunity for the Pickleball community to experience international talent on Indian soil and highlighted its potential for growth.
Jan Papi, Founder of Pickleball Global and WPC Series, echoed these sentiments, stressing on the importance of elevating the sport within India and beyond.
Of late, pickleball, a padle sport, has emerged as a popular sport in India.
According to Hudle, a leading platform for sports enthusiasts in India, pickleball has seen a sharp rise in players and courts in India. Over the last 18 months, the platform has seen over 50,000 players participate in at least one pickleball game, and the number of courts has grown to nearly 500.6.