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Hans India
38 minutes ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Pickleball: Hyderabad Open begins on Aug 22
Hyderabad: HyderabadOpen 2025, an initiative of the World Pickleball League On Tour along with Hyderabad Superstars, will be played between August 22 and 24 here at CrossCourts. The tournament, with a total of 60 categories, carries a total prize pool of 15 lakhs. With 60 categories at the intermediate, advance and professional level, Hyderabad Open 2025 has ensured inclusivity and participation amongst recreational players as well as professional pickleball athletes. The lucrative prize money is only an indication into the fact that pickleball is and can now be considered a career option amongst many athletes. The categories available for all the intermediate, advance and professional players are very ably divided by DUPR ratings that ensures a level playing field for all. U/18 singles (boys and girls), U/18 doubles (boys and girls), U/18 mixed doubles, 35+ singles (men and women), 35+ doubles (men and women) and 35+ mixed doubles, 50+ singles (men and women), 50+ doubles (men and women), 50+ mixed doubles, Open Singles (men and women), Open doubles (men and women), Open Mixed doubles are the categories available across the intermediate, advance and professional levels. Hyderabad Open is expected to draw over 500 players over three days making it the biggest pickleball tournament in Hyderabad. Hyderabad Superstars is one of the franchises of the World Pickleball League that is now in its second season. Semi-finalists of Season 1, the Hyderabad Superstars are excited to inculcate an even richer pickleball culture in an extremely diverse community. Pickleball in Hyderabad is growing exponentially, keeping in step with the rest of the country and a tournament like the Hyderabad Open will only further encourage the community further.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mumbai's Jio World Garden To Host World Pickleball League Season 2
The World Pickleball League will host Season 2 at Jio World Garden in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026. The World Pickleball League (WPBL) has announced Jio World Garden as the host venue for Season 2, which will be held in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026. Situated in the heart of Mumbai's financial hub, Bandra Kurla Complex, Jio World Garden is one of the city's premier event venues. It boasts world-class infrastructure and versatility, having hosted international artists such as Backstreet Boys, Bryan Adams, Slash, and Armin van Buuren, as well as Indian icons like Arijit Singh, AR Rahman, and Diljit Dosanjh. Featuring six competing teams, marquee players, and celebrity franchise owners, the World Pickleball League Season 2 will be the first-ever franchise sports league to be held at Jio World Garden. This choice underscores the league's rising stature and ambition to provide a premium, fan-centric experience. With this move, WPBL aims to enhance its live experience, create a more immersive setting for fans, and deliver on its promise of blending elite sport with top-tier entertainment. Following a successful debut season at the historic Cricket Club of India, which introduced pickleball to a national audience, WPBL's return to Mumbai promises larger crowds, stronger global participation, and a renewed focus on fan engagement, grassroots growth, and innovative storytelling formats. The iconic location will enable the League to create vibrant, engaging experiences that connect audiences with the game like never before. WPBL Will Held Where? Gaurav Natekar, Co-founder & CEO of the World Pickleball League, stated, 'After a successful Season 1, we wanted a venue that could match the scale and ambition of Season 2, and Jio World Garden provides us that platform to continue the legacy. It's iconic, centrally located, and offers us the flexibility to create a dynamic and engaging fan-first environment in Mumbai's premier corporate hub. This is more than just a venue shift – it's a step up in how we present the sport, connect with the audiences, and grow the WPBL experience into a truly premium product." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
25-06-2025
- Business
- News18
World Pickleball League Launches 'WPBL On Tour' Across Six Cities In India
Last Updated: The World Pickleball League launched 'WPBL On Tour,' off-season events in six franchise cities in India. The World Pickleball League (WPBL) announced the launch of 'WPBL On Tour' – a series of off-season events including a unique multi-city tournament bringing together the League and its franchises in a shared vision to grow the sport across the country. This off-season initiative of franchise-led tournaments and events is aimed at expanding the community engagement of India's fastest-growing sport, as evidenced by the resounding success of Season 1 of WPBL. WPBL on Tour will be held in the six franchise cities over a span of four months with 20+ days of on-ground engagement. Each WPBL franchise will play host to a city-based tournament in their home territory, which shall see the League assist with strategic, marketing, and financial support. The World Pickleball League will enable the franchise to organise tournaments that will be open to local pickleball players and enthusiasts, and offer an unparalleled opportunity to them to compete under the banner of their city's team. They will also have a chance to experience the high-octane and inclusive energy of WPBL first-hand. Gaurav Natekar, Co-founder & CEO, World Pickleball League, said, 'From day one, our vision for WPBL has been to unlock maximum value for our franchises, players, partners and all our stakeholders keeping fan engagement at the heart of all initiatives. We were extremely humbled witnessing the success of season 1, especially the interest shown by fans and partners, encouraging us for more Pickleball action. 'WPBL On Tour' is our way of empowering our franchises to grow their local presence, build loyal communities, and embed pickleball into the cultural fabric of their cities with a year-round engagement. Along with this six-city tournament, WPBL will soon announce innovative and pioneering activations, programs and partnerships that will further elevate the game in India." With WPBL On Tour, WPBL is thus aiming to set a new benchmark for how leagues can harness meaningful connections with fans and communities throughout the year – a first for any Indian professional league to develop a 360° sporting ecosystem beyond the primary tournament window. Registration details and other information for each tournament will be announced by the WPBL and the respective franchise on their social media handles in due course. With Season 2 of the World Pickleball League set to unfold between January 24 – February 8, 2026, WPBL On Tour serves as the perfect build-up to India's biggest sportainment spectacle. First Published: June 25, 2025, 17:41 IST
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, June 25: India storms into three finals at Squash Asian Doubles Championships
SQUASH India qualfies for three finals at Asian Doubles Championships India continued its strong run at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships, hosted by the Asian Squash Federation in Kuching, Malaysia, with pairs reaching the finals in all three categories – Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles. India has now confirmed four medals at the event. Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh defeated Malaysia's Ainaa Armani and Syafiq Kamal, winning 11-8, 10-11, 11-5 in a 46-minute battle. They will now face the Malaysian top pair, Rachel Arnold and Ameesshraj Chandran, who earlier defeated India's Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshana Chinappa 8-11, 11-7, 11-9 (37 mins) in another closely contested match. Abhay and Velavan continued their strong run, defeating Hong Kong China's Chi Him Wong and Ming Tang 11-5, 11-9 in a physically demanding 42-minute semifinal to set up a final clash with Pakistan. In the women's doubles semifinal, Joshana and Anahat defeated Hong Kong's Po You Kirstie Won and Yee Lam Toby 11-7, 11-6 in just 22 minutes. - Team Sportstar PICKLEBALL World Pickleball League Launches 'WPBL On Tour' The World Pickleball League (WPBL) today announced the launch of 'WPBL On Tour', a series of off-season events including a unique multi-city tournament. The off-season initiative of franchise-led tournaments and events aims to expand community engagement in India's fastest-growing sport. WPBL on Tour will be held in the six franchise cities over four months, with each franchise hosting a city-based tournament. The World Pickleball League will enable the franchise to organise tournaments that will be open to local pickleball players and enthusiasts, and offer an unparalleled opportunity to them to compete under the banner of their city's team. 'WPBL On Tour' is our way of empowering our franchises to grow their local presence, build loyal communities, and embed pickleball into the cultural fabric of their cities with a year-round engagement,' said Gaurav Natekar, Co-founder & CEO, World Pickleball League. - Team Sportstar '
NDTV
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Loses Her Cool At Mumbai Paparazzi: "Stop It, Guys"
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is known for her calm and composed demeanour, was seen visibly annoyed and irked at Mumbai paparazzi as she exited the gym. On Tuesday, a video went viral in which Samantha is heard saying to the shutterbugs, "Stop it, guys." What's Happening A paparazzo video shows Samantha Ruth Prabhu exiting the gym after her session. She's seen speaking on phone. As soon as she exits the gym, the shutterbugs try to capture her. A paparazzo is heard saying, "Hello, Samantha Ma'am, Good Morning." A visibly upset Samantha is seen shouting at the shutterbugs, "Stop it, guys." As Samantha doesn't find her car parked near the road, she goes back inside. A few seconds later, she's seen moving straight towards her car without pausing for the shutterbugs. The video went viral in no time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Samantha's Rumoured Love Life Is Making A Buzz Rumours of Samantha and Raj Nidimoru's dating began when Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared several photos from the World Pickleball League match on her Instagram account (Februray 1). Samantha owns the pickleball team Chennai Super Champs. The rumours gained a momentum when Samantha shared some cosy pictures with Raj Nidimoru celebrating her maiden production Subham last month. In A Nutshell
