KARNATAKA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION (KPA), under the aegis of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), has announced the Sabala Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025. The championship will be held from 13 to 16 November at The Sports School, Bengaluru.
This will be the first National Championship since the IPA received official National Sports Federation (NSF) recognition from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
The event has already attracted over 1,200 entries from more than 20 states, featuring a wide range of age and skill categories from Under-12 to 70+ across Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed divisions.
KPA president Harsha said, “The Nationals is a milestone event for the sport, and we are extremely fortunate to be hosting it here in Bengaluru. Pickleball has grown tremendously across the globe, and the Government of India’s recognition of its scale and popularity has given it a new identity and direction. At KPA, we are working to build this momentum further through initiatives such as coaching clinics, business meets, and our ‘Mission One Million’ programme, which aims to take pickleball to government and aided schools across Karnataka. We are grateful to the Indian Pickleball Association for recognising our work and entrusting us with hosting this prestigious event at a beautiful venue with 16 courts.”
The Sport School co-founder Srinivas TR added, “A clear career path in pickleball will happen in due course. As an institution we believe in supporting every sport that helps create a strong sporting culture and allows individuals to focus on their careers. We will support and develop any sport that encourages participation and growth, and pickleball has that potential. We are happy to be part of its journey and development.”
