Current Affairs - Sports - Discussion

India is set to make history by sending its first official pickleball team to the World Cup in Florida, scheduled from October 27 to November 2. The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) organised two-day national selection trials in Ahmedabad, with more than 140 players competing across Open, U-16, and 50+ categories. Following the trials, the selected players will undergo specialised high-performance training to prepare for the international challenge. The tournament is sanctioned by the Global Pickleball Federation, marking a significant step in India’s growing engagement with this fast-emerging sport.