Lucknow Open Pickleball Tournament: The Lucknow Open, an Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) sanctioned PWR 50 event, begins on Saturday at the Let’s Pickle venue in Lucknow. Over 50 players are registered across six categories, marking the city’s first experience with a PWR-sanctioned tournament and raising the profile of pickleball locally.
Strong Participation Across Categories
The tournament features 16 players in Men’s Open Singles and six in Women’s Open Singles. Men’s Singles 30+ has eight participants, highlighting growing interest among veteran players. Doubles competitions also show strong engagement, with 16 pairs in Men’s Open Doubles, and eight pairs each in Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles 30+.
All players are competing in an IPA-sanctioned PWR tournament for the first time, adding excitement and new challenges for both emerging and experienced athletes.
Prize Money and Incentives
Each category offers prize money of Rs 5,000 for winners and Rs 3,000 for runners-up. These rewards encourage players to perform at their best and gain recognition in the growing Indian pickleball scene.
The Lucknow Open represents a significant step for pickleball in Uttar Pradesh. By combining first-time PWR participants, balanced singles and doubles competition, and attractive prizes, the tournament aims to energize the city’s pickleball community and provide valuable competitive exposure.
Tournament Details
Event: Lucknow Open (IPA-sanctioned PWR 50)
Venue: Let’s Pickle, Lucknow
Start Date: Saturday, September 20
Total Participants: 50+
Categories and Registrations:
Men’s Open Singles: 16
Women’s Open Singles: 6
Men’s Singles 30+: 8
Mixed Doubles: 8 teams
Men’s Open Doubles: 16 teams
Men’s Doubles 30+: 8 teams
Prize Money (each category): Winners – Rs 5,000, Runners-up – Rs 3,000
News in Brief: Lucknow Open Pickleball Tournament
The Lucknow Open, IPA-sanctioned PWR 50, starts Saturday at Let’s Pickle in Lucknow with over 50 players across six categories. Men’s Open Singles has 16 participants, Women’s Open Singles six, and doubles competitions also strong. Prize money is Rs 5,000 for winners and Rs 3,000 for runners-up.
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