Pickleball popularity soaring in India

Pickleball is played in 84 countries by over 5 million players and Padel in 110 countries by over 25 million players.

Pickleball growth in India off the charts.

Hudle, India's leading sports-tech platform, has been named as the Booking and Community Partner for two major sporting events: the Monsoon Pickleball Championship 2.0 and the Indian Padel Tour 3.0. These partnerships will facilitate seamless ticketing and player engagement through Hudle's platform, while also driving higher registrations and participation via its dynamic sports community. This move aligns with Hudle's commitment to supporting the rapid growth of Pickleball and Padel in India, both of which have seen a remarkable 159 percent increase in popularity from 2019 to 2022.

The Monsoon Pickleball Championship 2.0, organized by Global Sports and scheduled from August 20th to 25th, 2024, will feature over 800 participants from around the world competing for a prize pool of USD 100,000. The event will be headlined by international stars such as former World No. 2 Jocelyn 'Jay' Devilliers, also known as the Flying Frenchman, alongside Meghan Fudge, Ryler Dheart, Rob Nunnery, and Thaddea Lock.

lso, the Indian Padel Tour 3.0, set to take place at PadelPark in Mumbai from August 23rd to 25th, 2024, will offer a unique franchise-based format blending professional and amateur play.

Events that will help grow pickleball even more in India.