Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Indian Pickleball Association Aims for Global Powerhouse Status
Imagine a fun game of hitting a ball over a net, called pickleball.
It used to be just a casual game, but India's pickleball leader, Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, saw it could be much bigger.
He worked hard to make it a real sport, like tennis or basketball, with organized games and champions.
Now, India is getting really good at pickleball, even winning awards in big international games.
They want to make sure everyone in India can play, from kids to adults, and they are planning big tournaments, like the IPA Nationals in Bengaluru.
The goal is to make India famous for playing pickleball really well and to make sure the sport stays fun and affordable for everyone, while also attracting sponsors and media to help it grow.
This way, India hopes to become one of the best pickleball countries in the world.
Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) President Suryaveer Singh Bhullar is driving the transformation of pickleball into a major organized sport in India.
The IPA aims to make India a global powerhouse in pickleball, building a nationwide system to find and train future world champions.
The upcoming IPA Nationals 2025 will be held in Bengaluru from November 13-16.
India has achieved significant international success, finishing seventh at the Pickleball World Cup as the only Asian country in the top 10.
The IPA balances commercial viability through sponsorships and media coverage with community accessibility by keeping local events affordable and promoting year-round play.
- Who
- Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) President Suryaveer Singh Bhullar and the IPA.
- What
- Transforming pickleball in India from a casual pastime into a serious, organized sport with a goal to become a global powerhouse.
- When
- IPA Nationals 2025 from November 13-16, with the growth trajectory ongoing from past years and aiming for future international success.
- Where
- Nationwide in India, with major events like IPA Nationals in Bengaluru and international championships planned to be hosted in India.
- Why
- To establish India as a competitive force in international pickleball, develop a strong talent pipeline nationwide, and balance community accessibility with commercial viability.
Community-Driven Sport
Commercially Viable Sport
Funding and Accessibility
Community-Driven Sport
The IPA reinvests commercial revenue into local initiatives like funding courts, training coaches, and keeping local tournaments affordable and accessible to ensure the sport remains open to everyone.
Commercially Viable Sport
Commercial leagues like the IPBL bring in significant money and attention through sponsorships and media coverage, which is then used to support the community aspect of the sport.
Player Development
Community-Driven Sport
Focus on making it easy and affordable for people to play and join local events, especially for kids and families, to foster a broad base of players.
Commercially Viable Sport
Establishing a permanent world score and global ranking system for all players to ensure every game matters and to motivate year-round practice and competition.
- IPA Nationals 2025 Dates
- November 13-16
- IPA Nationals 2025 Venue
- The Sports School, Kanakapura, Bengaluru
- IPA President
- Suryaveer Singh Bhullar
- India's Ranking at Pickleball World Cup
- Seventh (Top 10, only Asian country)
- Governing Body Affiliations
- Asian Pickleball Association (APA), Global Pickleball Federation (GPF)
- National Ranking System
- Pickleball World Ranking (PWR)
