New Delhi, 27th July: Picklebay, India’s participation-led sports and lifestyle platform focused on building structured ecosystems around emerging sports, has been named the Title Sponsor for the Team India Kids (Under-14) contingent at the Pickleball World Cup 2026.
The partnership with the Indian Pickleball Association marks a significant step towards strengthening the grassroots pickleball ecosystem in India and creating greater opportunities for young athletes to participate, compete and grow in the sport.
Through tournaments, technology, infrastructure and community-led initiatives, Picklebay has consistently worked towards making pickleball more accessible while building a structured ecosystem for players and communities. Its support for the Team India Kids contingent reflects its commitment to nurturing young talent and providing emerging athletes with opportunities to compete on international platforms.
Siddhant Jatia, Founder & CEO of Picklebay, “The future of pickleball in India lies in creating the right opportunities for young players to discover the sport, compete at the highest level and build a long-term journey around it. We are proud to support the Team India Kids (U–14) contingent as the Title Sponsor for the Pickleball World Cup 2026. This partnership reflects our commitment to strengthening the grassroots ecosystem and ensuring that the next generation of Indian pickleball talent gets the platform, exposure and support they need to represent the country on the global stage.”
The Team India Kids (U–14) contingent will represent India at the Pickleball World Cup 2026, bringing together some of the country’s most promising young pickleball athletes to compete on the global stage. The partnership aims to spotlight the importance of youth development and structured pathways for emerging players as the sport continues to gain momentum across the country.
The collaboration reinforces the shared vision of Picklebay and the Indian Pickleball Association to build a stronger foundation for pickleball in India by encouraging grassroots participation, supporting young athletes and creating sustainable pathways for players to progress in the sport.
As pickleball continues to expand its reach across India, initiatives focused on youth development and competitive opportunities will play an important role in shaping the next generation of players and strengthening India‘s presence in the global pickleball ecosystem.
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