Indian Rifles Association President Attends PWR DUPR India Masters: The Pickleball World Ranking (PWR) is making waves in the sports community by hosting its first Masters event in India. Running from October 24 to 27, 2024, this pickleball tournament is taking place at the RK Khanna Tennis Stadium in New Delhi. The event features approximately 750 players from around the globe, highlighting the rapid growth and increasing popularity of pickleball.
A Star-Studded Opening Day
As the tournament commenced, the first day attracted a star-studded audience, including notable figures from various fields. Among them was Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, the president of the Indian Rifle Association (IRA).
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Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo’s Reflections
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo conveyed his admiration for pickleball, describing it as “a great sport.” He highlighted the sheer enjoyment of watching the matches, noting the thrill and excitement they brought.
“It’s a great sport, I mean just the pure pleasure of watching it has been amazing. And I’m glad I came here, saw a fabulously exciting match, inspires me to pick up pickleball too.” – (Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo)
When asked if he would consider taking up the sport himself, the former Member of Parliament from Odisha was enthusiastic.
“For sure, I think it’s a fabulous sport, it’s easy to play, it’s quick, you know it has a very bright future. And you know tournaments like these, the PWR, Duper India, Masters, where you have players amounting to 750 assembled in one place for days of action-packed days.” – (Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo)
He also emphasized the significance of tournaments like the PWR DUPR India Masters, where 750 players gather for several days of action-packed competition.
News in Brief: Indian Rifles Association President Attends PWR DUPR India Masters
The Pickleball World Ranking is hosting its first Masters event in New Delhi from October 24-27, 2024, attracting around 750 players globally at the RK Khanna Tennis Stadium. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, president of the Indian Rifle Association, attended the event and praised pickleball’s growth and expressed interest in trying it himself. The tournament marks a significant milestone for pickleball in India.
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