BENGALURU: In a major boost for India’s fastest-growing sport, the Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA), under the aegis of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), announced the Sabala Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025. The championship will take place from November 13 to 16 at The Sports School, Bengaluru, bringing together top athletes from across the country.
This year’s championship is a landmark moment; it will be the first Nationals held after pickleball received official National Sports Federation (NSF) recognition for IPA from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The event has drawn over 1,200 entries from more than 20 states so far, featuring age and skill categories from Under-12 to 70+ across Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed formats.
Harsha, President, Kar

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