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

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.

Arvind Prabhoo, President of AIPA, said "We are extremely proud to bring the World Pickleball Championship Series to India. This is not only a great opportunity for the Pickleball community to witness global talent on an Indian stage, but also a chance for us to promote the growth of the sport at all levels. We're excited to host this international level championship as well as players at our home turf, and hope to inspire people across generations & geographies to take up pickleball, both as a competitive career and a leisure activity. AIPA, along with its stakeholders, is dedicated to ensuring the success of the WPC Series in India".

Jan Papi, Founder of Pickleball Global and WPC Series, expressed his enthusiasm saying "We are thrilled to see the World Pickleball Championship Series being held in India for the first time. India has incredible potential for the