Star-Studded India Open 2025: The India Open 2025 pickleball tournament, Asia’s largest, is set to take place from February 3–9 at NESCO Goregaon, Mumbai. The event will feature 1,200+ players competing for a $125,000 prize pool. It will showcase 10 city-based teams, each led by prominent owners, including Bollywood stars and entrepreneurs.
Teams and Ownership
The 10 participating teams represent major Indian cities and are owned by high-profile figures. Notable teams include:
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Warriors – owned by Ms. Janhvi Kapoor
- Ahmedabad Olympians – owned by Mr. Anmol Patel & Mr. Aditya Gandhi
- Bengaluru Blazers – owned by Ms. Amrita Deora
- Chennai Cool Cats – owned by Mr. Anshuman Ruia, Mrs. Radhika Ruia, & Mr. Yudi Ruia
Additional teams include Delhi Snipers, Goa Gladiators, and Kolkata Kingz, among others. The event is expected to draw large crowds and participants, providing an exciting competitive atmosphere.
A Star-Studded Event
India Open 2025’s partnership with film industry figures like Karan Johar as the brand ambassador and Shashank Khaitan as a partner brings major star power to the tournament. This reflects the growing popularity of pickleball, which has been gaining traction across India.
Hemal Jain, the founder of Global Sports, alongside co-founders Niraj Jain, Divyesh Jain, and Suresh Bhansali, has worked hard to ensure the event’s success. Jain emphasized the importance of pickleball’s growth and its potential to change the sports landscape in India.
The Global Sports Pickleball Pro & Challenger League
In addition to the tournament, the event will debut the Global Sports Pickleball Pro & Challenger League. This new league will feature matches across 25+ courts, further solidifying the India Open’s place as the top pickleball event in Asia.
“We are thrilled to bring together some of the best players from around the world and showcase the immense talent India has to offer. This event will mark a new chapter for pickleball in India.” – (Hemal Jain)
Impact and Future Growth
The India Open 2025 is expected to play a key role in promoting pickleball throughout India, helping it gain more visibility and encouraging more young people to take up the sport. The growing interest in the game could potentially pave the way for future pickleball events across Asia.
News in Brief: Star-Studded India Open 2025
The India Open 2025 pickleball tournament will take place in Mumbai from February 3–9, featuring 1,200+ players competing for a $125,000 prize pool. 10 city-based teams, owned by prominent figures like Janhvi Kapoor and Karan Johar, will participate. The event marks a significant milestone in India’s growing pickleball scene.
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