India To Host World Pickleball Championship For The First-Time Ever

08.10.2024 - 10:17 sports.ndtv.com

Achieving a milestone for Indian sports, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) will host the prestigious World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series in India for the first time.

Held at Mumbai from November 12th to 17th, the WPC 2024 will bring together the best pickleball talent from around the globe, following the highly successful Vietnam and Bali legs of the championship, where the Indian teams secured Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.

Powered by the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the World Pickleball Championship Series, India, will witness participation of approximately 650 players from 6 - 7 countries like Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Poland & Singapore amongst others.

The WPC is set to be a significant sporting event in India where international teams will compete in various categories, thus drawing attention from pickleball enthusiasts worldwide.

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