The AIPA is set to host its 9th National Pickleball Championship in Jammu City from September 26 to September 28, bringing together around 300 players from more than 22 states. This marks the first time that the rapidly growing racquet sport will be featured on such a significant national st
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the sole National Sports Federation for Pickleball under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has issued a public warning against the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) and the Jammu & Kashmir Am
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the sole duly recognised by National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball in India, has issued a strong statement condemning the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA). The IPA highlighted AIPA's persistent defiance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs
Indian pickleball players have made the nation proud with outstanding performances at two major international events - the Grand Rally International Tournament and the WPC Grand Slam, both held in Malaysia, as well as the Asian Pickleball University Championship in Da Nang, Vietnam. The tour
The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) announced the Indian Junior Pickleball team to compete at the Asian Junior Pickleball Championship, scheduled to be held in Vietnam from July 13 to 16, 2025. Comprising 32 promising young athletes, the Indian contingent will participate across Unde
At the inaugural edition of the prestigious PPA Tour event in Malaysia, Kapadia showcased extraordinary form and versatility across all categories - Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Among the top contenders at the Picklebay India Tour is 24-year-old Avinash Kumar, currently ranked No. 8 in India and 24th in Asia in men's singles (as per the DUPR rankings).
The prestigious Tier 3 tournament, organised by Pickleball Global, saw over 230 top-tier players from across Asia--including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, and Singapore--compete for top honours, as per a press release from AIPA.
AIPA disputes the ministry's decision to officially recognize the IPA on April 25, granting it eligibility for financial grants and autonomy over the regulation, promotion, and development of pickleball at the national level.
During proceedings, the GOI sought further time to get their counter-affidavit on record. Instead, the Hon'ble Court directed the GOI to place on record the entire file related to the formation and recognition process of the disputed body.
AIPA strongly opposed the Sports Ministry's decision to grant National Sports Federation (NSF) status to the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), as communicated in a letter dated April 25, as per the AIPA press release.
The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) on Sunday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the ongoing injustice regarding the sport of Pickleball and its recognition being overlooked for the last 18 years by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS).