Archive · 29 Dec 2025
IPA Announces National Referee Academy
President Bhullar of the India Pro Badminton League (IPA) announced a new plan to create a National Referee Academy.
The IPA, which is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as the National Sports Federation for pickleball, has been hosting tournaments across India to build a competitive ecosystem.
The new academy will focus on training referees to ensure fair and well-managed games.
This initiative aims to enhance professionalism in domestic badminton and provide young players with more opportunities to improve their skills in structured environments.
President Bhullar of the IPA announced plans for a National Referee Academy.
The IPA aims to create a high-performance ecosystem for badminton in India.
The goal is to ensure a seamless transition for players from local tournaments to the IPBL.
The academy will focus on training referees to enhance professionalism in domestic badminton.
The IPA has been hosting tournaments across India to build a competitive ecosystem for young players.
- Who
- President Bhullar of the India Pro Badminton League (IPA)
- What
- Announced plans for a National Referee Academy
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To improve the quality of refereeing and create a seamless transition for players from local tournaments to the IPBL
- Organization
- IPA (India Pro Badminton League)
- Key Figure
- President Bhullar
- Initiative
- National Referee Academy
- Focus Area
- Referee Training and Development
- Goal
- Enhance Professionalism in Domestic Badminton
- Recognition
- Recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball
Sources
‘IPBL Showed a Split-Second Call Can Change a Match’: President Bhullar Outlines IPA’s Plan for National Referee Academy
Year Ender 2025: How Indian Pickleball League Became the Engine Behind India’s Pickleball Boom
Building the Professional Core: How IPBL Changed Indian Pickleball Forever
From Mumbai to Gurgaon: How Six Franchises Lit Up Delhi’s Pickleball Stage
Indian Pickleball Association Announces Mission Statement 2026: The Gold Standard
