The Indian Picklaball Association (IPA) has been officially recognized by the government of India via the ministry of youth affairs and sports to act as the National Sports Federation in the countesses. It has been entrusted with the responsibility to govern, promote, and develop pickleball account the country. This landmark recognition validates IPA as the sole apex body for the sport in India and marks a turning point in its national and global journey.
With Systematic and Painstaking Groundwork Laid by the Members of IPA and a Fast-Growing Community Behind It, IPA is ready to drive the next chapter: buy And oppositeity. This includes embedding pickleball in schools, communities, and elite training programs, and preparaing Indian Athletes for the Global Stage.
The Indian Picklaball Association Envisions a Robust and Inclusive Sporting Ecosystem Built on the Following Pillars: 100,000 ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIGING Players Regularly Participating in Events and NATIONAL-elements Across all age groups. A Comprehensive Grassroots Development Program and the Establishment of More National High-Performance Center for Elite Training, In addition to existing to existing centers, are also also also also also also also the programme.
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 the rollout of pickleball in schools, through alignment with programs like khelo india women’s pickleball cup experts International Coaches Conferences to Facilitate Knowledge Exchange and Nationwide Certification Programmes for References and Coaches, Creating Employment and Structure.
Demonstruating its nationwide impact, the ipa nationals in January 2025 at Bennett University, Greater Noida, Welcome Over 500 Players from more than 20 Indian states. The Tournament Featured 14 International-Standard Courts, Showcasing The Rising Competitive Standards in India.
Previous, The IPA-Sanctioned PWR Dupr India Masters 2024 at DLTA Stadium, New Delhi, Broughht Global Attention to Indian Pickleball. The Event Drew Players from Around the World. The IPA also Hosted Clinics and Coaching Programs in India LED by App World #1 Megan Fudge Deheart and App World #5 Ryler deheart – Underscoring its commitment to bringing the best global experience to Indian.
“This recognition is a history milstone – but more importantly, it is a mandate to act,” said Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of IPA. “We are committed to building a world -class Sporting Structure for Pickleball in India. The mission is clear: Talent Identification, Equitable Access, Equitable Access, Professional Training, And Global Competivation Medals for India at the Junior and Pro Categories on the World Stage. “
He further commented, “The current IPA Team Brings A Wealth of Experience-From Organizing Multiple State and National-Level Pickleball Events to Conducting Coach Certification Programs and Running Running Running Running Running Running Junning Development Academies is a trendous asset for the growth of pickleball in India.
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