Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Pickleball's Rise in India: Popularity and Online Debate
Pickleball is a new sport that mixes tennis, table tennis, and badminton.
It's becoming popular in India, but some people online aren't happy about it.
The game started in someone's backyard in 1965 and is now a real sport.
Some people think it's too easy compared to other sports, while others are happy it encourages people to be active.
Celebrities have even been spotted playing!
Pickleball, a sport combining tennis, table tennis, and badminton, is gaining popularity on Indian social media.
The game originated in 1965 and was formalized by the USA Pickleball Association in 1984.
Online discussion reveals both interest and criticism of pickleball.
Some criticize the sport for being easy, while others defend it for encouraging physical activity.
Indian celebrities Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been seen playing pickleball.
- Who
- The sport is gaining attention from Indian social media users and some Indian celebrities.
- What
- Pickleball, a sport combining tennis, table tennis, and badminton.
- When
- Gaining popularity as of June 2025.
- Where
- India, particularly Delhi-NCR area.
- Why
- It's gaining traction and popularity, though not always for flattering reasons.
Critics
Defenders
Sport Difficulty
Critics
The game is too easy, lacking physical fitness or agility requirements.
Defenders
Pickleball is an easy sport that is good for older people and encourages people to be active.
- Sport Origin
- 1965
- Formalized
- USA Pickleball Association in 1984
- Court Size
- Badminton court size
- Notable Players
- Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma