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Mumbai has been chosen to host the World Pickleball Championship Series, marking India's debut in hosting this prestigious event. The championship, organized by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), will bring together approximately 650 players from 6-7 countries, including Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Poland, and Singapore. The event will take place from November 12-17, 2024, and is expected to promote pickleball's growing popularity in India. AIPA President Arvind Prabhoo and Pickleball Global's founder Jan Papi are key figures behind this initiative.