Indian Pickleball Teams Ready for Pickleball World Cup 2024: In a moment that’s sure to serve up some serious excitement, the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has teamed up with Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) to announce their participation in 2024 Pickleball World Cup event. This epic showdown is set to start in Lima, Peru, from October 22nd to 27th, 2024. It’s a chance for India to shows its pickleball skill on a global stage, and the risks couldn’t be higher.
Team India Open Category Squad
Leading the charge in the Open Category is none other than Dhiren Patel, who’s set to captain a lineup featuring some of the best and brightest talents in Indian pickleball. Joining him are stars like Himansh Mehta, Suraj Desai, Rakshika Ravi, and Anshi Sheth.
After the nail-biting selection trials held in Ahmedabad, these nine players were chosen to represent India, with the hopes of bringing home some serious trophy.
Team India Seniors 50+ Category Squad
On the flip side, we have the Seniors 50+ Category, which boasts an experienced squad ready to take on the world. Nozer Amalsdiwala, Kiran Salian, Bela Kotwani, and Sujay Parekh will represent this seasoned group. Pranav Kohli, the founder of PWR, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm:
“I am confident that these players will make us proud and return with the Cup.”-(Pranav Kohli)
Words from the IPA President
Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, the President of IPA, also shared his thoughts on this monumental occasion:
“It is a proud moment for the Indian Pickleball Association to be invited to send two teams to the World Cup. We have full faith in these players and hope they will bring glory to India.”-(Suryaveer Singh Bhullar)
PWR’s Expanding Horizons
PWR isn’t just sitting on its achievements. In July 2024, they launched the PWR World Series (PWS) and the PWR World Tour in Dubai, with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gearing up to host the first PWR World Series in February 2025.
They also recently started the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League, a grand pickleball tour and league for India that promises to elevate the sport even further. World No. 1 tennis player Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January 2025 to officially kick off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League.
Final Countdown to the World Cup
News in Brief: Indian Pickleball Teams Ready for Pickleball World Cup 2024
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), in collaboration with Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), announced the squad for the Pickleball World Cup 2024 in Lima, Peru, from October 22nd to 27th. The Open Category will be led by captain Dhiren Patel, featuring top players like Himansh Mehta and Rakshika Ravi.
The Seniors 50+ Category includes experienced players such as Nozer Amalsdiwala. IPA President Suryaveer Singh Bhullar expressed pride in representing India, while PWR continues to expand with upcoming events and tours, including the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League.
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