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Sony, Natekar Sports to invest $10m+ in World Pickleball League

SportzPower Team
May 09, 2024 21:05

MUMBAI: India’s growing reputation as a potential racquet sports hub is all set to get a massive boost with the launch of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the first-ever professional pickleball league, envisaged by Natekar Sports and Gaming (NSG) and Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India (SETVI).

NSG, is a company promoted by ‘former Davis Cup star and Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Natekar and his wife, ‘Arati Ponnappa Natekar, also a former India #1 in Tennis. SETVI is a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Oct 17, 2018 12:10
Squash to offer equal prize money in all Platinum events
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Ironman 2020 World Championships to take place in New Zealand
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Reddentes wins World Bowling media rights mandate
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UP govt to build long-pending shooting academy in Lucknow
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Oct 04, 2018 15:10
F1H2O UIM World Championship logo
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Ice Hockey Association of India elects new executive council
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IOC rewards Hima Das with 'Grade A' officer post
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Edelweiss Group, Hima Das
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