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DALLAS, TX: Pickleball, billed as America’s fastest-growing sport, is going after a new frontier - India. The United Pickleball Association (UPA), which was created after a merger between Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association in the US last February, and India-based Global Sports have inked a deal to bring the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to the country.

As a part of the partnership, the organizations will launch key initiatives to the country, promoting the rapidly-growing sport to a young market. 

Jan 11, 2020 12:01
GUWAHATI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games Friday in an opening ceremony that showcased the state's cultural diversity and the country's oneness. 25,000 spectators were at the Indira Gandhi Stadium to celebrate the spirit of 'One India' during the opening ceremony, PTI reports.
Jan 10, 2020 18:01
MIAMI: "It's a Penalty" has launched its eighth global Super Bowl campaign focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and trafficking. 
Jan 09, 2020 18:01
LONDON: Snooker’s commercial arm has relaunched as the World Snooker Tour (WST) to reflect its global growth over the past decade. Previously known as World Snooker, WST runs the professional circuit around the globe, with a tour of 25 events and total prize money of £14.6 million ($19m).
Jan 09, 2020 16:01
WASHINGTON: The National Football League has sealed a new apparel and accessories deal with Swedish clothing retail company H&M. The agreement will include the launch of men’s, women’s and children’s NFL-branded apparel and accessories. 
Jan 08, 2020 15:01
GUWAHATI: The Khelo India Youth Games 2020 is not just creating a strong sports ecosystem in the country, but is also taking a strong pro-environmental stand. In a first-time initiative, Khelo India Youth Games will be using electric cars for inter-venue transfers or dignitaries.
Jan 08, 2020 15:01
GUWAHATI: With no signs of the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) dying down in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his scheduled inauguration of the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati on January 10. 
Jan 07, 2020 19:01
NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association on Monday received full support from World Archery on its proposal to host a Commonwealth championships for the sport in March 2022, which, alongside shooting, is not on the roster of disciplines in play at the 2022 Birmingham Games.
Jan 07, 2020 18:01
NEW DELHI: In a first for a sporting talent identification event, the Union government has declared the Khelo India Games as an event of national importance. 
Jan 07, 2020 18:01
NEW DELHI: The national sports federations (NSFs) of cycling, swimming and judo on Monday presented their long-term plan for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics during a meeting at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) headquarters here, ANI reports.
Jan 06, 2020 18:01
BHUBANESWAR: With a vision to promote culture and excellence in competitive sports, the first edition of Khelo India University Games was announced Monday by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.