Andre Agassi Introduces Pickleball to Indian Families: Tennis legend Andre Agassi visited India on Friday to launch the PWR DUPR India League. During his visit, he urged Indian parents to introduce their children to pickleball, a sport rapidly growing in popularity worldwide. Agassi emphasized the sport’s affordability and accessibility compared to tennis.
A Sport for Everyone
Agassi praised pickleball for being budget-friendly, making it more accessible to families.
“My message is it’s a win for your lives on every level. First of all, it’s not going to make you go broke, like other sports, like tennis, right? It’s affordable,”(Andre Agassi).
He highlighted how pickleball helps children experience success early, boosting their confidence and encouraging emotional and social development.
“You can experience success early, which is great for just social development, just children developing emotionally, mentally. It’s healthy. It’s going to extend their life,”. Agassi urged parents to try the sport, saying, “Give it a go, because that’s all you have to do is try it a few times, and it’ll be part of your life.”(Andre Agassi)
A Healthy and Demanding Sport
Agassi shared how pickleball has positively impacted his health, helping him shed 40 pounds. Describing the sport’s physical demands, he said,
“When I played pickleball, there is a lot of exhaustion that happens. After playing pickleball, I’m honestly tired mentally and physically, and once I came back after a game, it was like I just came out of a swimming pool with my clothes. That’s how much you sweat.”(Andre Agassi)
He humorously credited India’s rich food for undoing some of his progress.
“I should never have had the 40 pounds, but I blame India for some of those pounds,” (Andre Agassi joked).
Pickleball’s Growing Presence in India
The PWR DUPR India League launch is a step toward popularizing pickleball in the country. With influential figures like Andre Agassi championing the sport, it could gain more acceptance among Indian families. Agassi’s support reinforces pickleball’s reputation as a sport that promotes health, confidence, and community.
News in Brief: Andre Agassi Introduces Pickleball to Indian Families
Tennis legend Andre Agassi launched the PWR DUPR India League, encouraging Indian parents to introduce their children to pickleball. He praised its affordability, accessibility, and health benefits, highlighting its role in boosting confidence and social development. Agassi also shared how pickleball improved his fitness, urging families to embrace the growing sport.
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