Pickleball Now Grand Prix Bengaluru: The Pickleball Now Grand Prix, hosted by Times Network, took place at GoRally, Whitefield, Bengaluru, on 30 August. The event brought together over 120 players and 60+ teams, with more than 500 spectators joining to celebrate one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.
Tournament Highlights
The competition was held across seven courts, with official Pickleball World Ranking (PWR) points on the line. A prize pool of ₹2 lakh, along with trophies and medals, made the event more exciting for participants.
Matches featured both advanced and intermediate levels, showcasing talent from across the city.
Winners
Women’s Doubles (Advanced): Kasturi Vighne and Pragati Natraj won the title, while Shilpa Sham and Kavya Jha finished second.
Men’s Doubles (Advanced): Gowtham and Ranjit emerged champions, defeating runners-up Aditya Padiwal and Avilay.
Mixed Doubles (Advanced): Spandan PV and Kasturi Vighne took first place, with Gowtham and Sonam Bali as runners-up.
Men’s Doubles (Intermediate): Aariv and Vijay secured victory over Nikhil JD and Ashwin.
Mixed Doubles (Intermediate): Nikhil and Deekshita won, with Manjushree and Mayur finishing second.
Event Partners
The tournament attracted strong support from leading brands. It was presented by Hell Energy Drink and driven by MG Motors. Other partners included Skechers, Just In Time, Aris Perfumes, River Bikes, Amity University, CoinDCX, Radico, Zoho, Acerpure, Assetz Builders, Airavat, and Stayvista.
Significance
The Bengaluru edition of the Pickleball Now Grand Prix highlighted the rising popularity of pickleball in India. The event not only provided competitive action but also built a sense of community. Organizers noted that it sets the stage for larger editions in the future, reflecting the sport’s fast growth.
News in Brief: Pickleball Now Grand Prix Bengaluru
The Pickleball Now Grand Prix in Bengaluru drew over 500 attendees, 120+ players, and 60+ teams on 30 August. With ₹2 lakh in prizes and PWR points, the event saw strong competition and big brand support. Winners across advanced and intermediate categories showcased pickleball’s growing appeal in India.
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