The Indian Open 2025 will take place from February 3 to 9 at NESCO Goregaon, Mumbai. This prestigious event, organized by Global Sports, aims to promote the growth of pickleball in India. Under the leadership of founder Hemal Jain and co-founders Niraj Jain, Divyesh Jain, and Suresh Bhansali, the tournament is set to attract over 1,200 players from around the world.
Star Power and Significant Prize Pool
The Indian Open features an impressive prize pool of USD 125,000, making it the largest pickleball tournament in Asia. The event will take place on 25 courts and include multiple categories of competition.
Adding to the excitement, Bollywood writer-director Shashank Khaitan has joined as a partner, and entrepreneur Yuvi Ruia is also involved. Karan Johar, a celebrated filmmaker and pop culture icon, serves as the brand ambassador for the event.
Introducing the Pickleball Pro and Challenger League
This year’s tournament marks the debut of the Pickleball Pro and Challenger League, which will showcase ten city-based teams. The teams include:
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Warriors – Janhvi Kapoor
- Ahmedabad Olympians – Anmol Patel and Aditya Gandhi
- Bengaluru Blazers – Amrita Deora
- Chennai Cool Cats – Anshuman Ruia, Radhika Ruia, and Yudi Ruia
- Delhi Snipers – Jai Gandhi, Krysh, and Karyna Bajaj
- Goa Gladiators – Samrat Zaveri, Atul Rawat, Rajesh Advani, and Sachin Bhansali
- Hyderabad Vikings – Akshay Reddy
- Jaipur Jawans – Luv Ranjan and Anubhav Singh Bassi
- Kolkata Kingz – Dhruv Mehta, Varun Vora, Rohan Khemka, and Shivaan Ghai
- Nashik Ninjas – Karishma Thakker
Excitement for the Future of Pickleball
The Indian Open 2025 promises to be a thrilling event that celebrates sport, competition, and community. As the release stated,
“The Indian Open 2025 promises an electrifying celebration of sport, competition, and community, paving the way for pickleball’s bright future in India and beyond.” – (release)
The tournament is set to inspire young players and elevate the sport’s status in the country.
News in Brief: The Indian Open 2025
The Indian Open 2025, taking place from February 3 to 9 in Mumbai, aims to promote pickleball in India. With a USD 125,000 prize pool and star-studded participation, it highlights the sport’s growing significance in the region and its potential for the future.
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