The Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA), under the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), began its first-ever PRO40 Pickleball Tournament on August 9, 2025, at Gorally, Whitefield, Bengaluru. This new event aims to find and support the best pickleball players across Karnataka ahead of the IPA Nationals in November.
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Preparing for National Competition
The PRO40 tournament is a PWR 100-sanctioned event designed to help Karnataka players get ready for the national stage. It serves as a key platform to identify top talent from different age groups in the state. The tournament supports players by offering access to equipment, training, and coaching to improve their skills.
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Support and Vision for the Future
Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of the Indian Pickleball Association, praised the KPA for this initiative. He said,
“The PRO40 is a fantastic concept that can be replicated in other states across India.”
Bazam Jasim, General Secretary of the Karnataka Pickleball Association, described PRO40 as their main talent program, aiming to select up to 40 players who will get full support to reach their best.
About the Associations
The Karnataka Pickleball Association is the official body managing pickleball in Karnataka. It works to promote and develop the sport throughout the state. The Indian Pickleball Association is the national organization that oversees pickleball activities across India.
This new PRO40 tournament is expected to boost pickleball’s growth in Karnataka and prepare players for success at the national level.
News in Brief: Karnataka Pickleball Association
The Karnataka Pickleball Association launched its first PRO40 Pickleball Tournament on August 9, 2025, in Bengaluru. The event aims to find top players for the upcoming IPA Nationals. IPA President Suryaveer Singh Bhullar praised the initiative as a model for other states.