“After meeting Pat Murphy, I have a firm belief that the future of Pickleball is in safe hands……..’” Sunil Valavalkar
Sunil Valavalkar is regarded as the 'Father of Indian Pickleball' who first played Pickleball in the USA. An avid sportsman, Valavalkar was so much impressed with the game that he started promoting it in India. In 2008, he took the initiative to form the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), the highest national governing body of Pickleball in India. In...
Flashback at Manchester: When, at Old Trafford, India started their journey of ‘turning the tides’
India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2019. India have qualified for their 7th World Cup semi-final while New Zealand will play their 8th one. Given their smooth run in this World Cup, India are clear favourite against the Kiwis who have lost their last three group matches. As India faces the...
“Pickleball has changed my life for which I will remain grateful to AIPA…..”
Niraj Sharma DOB: 3rd January 1987 State: Rajasthan City: Jaipur Club: Vidyadhar Nagar Club, Playard & Skyfut Niraj Sharma belongs to Jaipur and his Pickleball journey started almost like other players from Rajasthan. It was 2016 when the National Tournament was going to be conducted at Jaipur and the state team needed players. “The trials were happening at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium that is...
AIFF President promises co-existence of I-League and ISL at least for 3 years from now
All India Football Federation President (AIFF) Praful Patel assured the I-League clubs that their future is secure and both the Indian leagues will co-exist for sometime from now. Praful Patel along with AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das and I-League CEO Sunando Dhar met with the representatives of ten I-League clubs to discuss the status of leagues in Indian Football. Patel said...
A lesser-known ‘Indian League’ crosses a decade- Equestrian Premier League sets a benchmark to provide breathing space in a rather chaotic Equestrian scenario
The show that started in 2009 with only two participating clubs, has come across these 10 years to promote itself into a high-rated event that creates, each year, a solid platform for the best talents in Indian Equestrian. The 10th Edition of Equestrian Premier League at Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) with over 12 clubs confirming their participation is acting...
“Pickleball has given me an identity of my own…..”
with Karishma Kalike DOB: 2nd June 1996 State: Maharashtra City: Aurangabad Club: ZEN Academy “Pickleball has increased my mental stability, fitness and decision-making power.” Karishma Kalike proudly announces that Pickleball has given her a healthy and confident life. Playing the game from 2015, Karishma has stamped her name as one of the leading ladies of Pickleball in India. "Mahesh Pardeshi sir was my Tennis...
Indian women register their first-ever win in international 15s Rugby by overcoming higher-ranked Singapore
Women’s Rugby is far from being popular in India’s sporting landscape. But some less popular Rugby players created history when they won against higher-ranked Singapore in the Asia Women’s Division 1 Rugby XVs Championship. It is the women’s team first-ever international 15s win. As India won 21-19, they bagged the bronze in the tournament. China won gold with an incredible...
“Pickleball has given me respect on and off the court”…..
with Harendra Singh Dangi DOB: 18th June 1996 State: Madhya Pradesh City: Indore Club: Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management/ Madhya Pradesh Pickleball Association Harendra Singh Dangi was a young student when he first saw Pickleball in his college. Balwant Salunke, who happened to be the sports teacher in his college, came with an unknown sport and demonstrated it in front of the students....
World Archery removes Archery Association of India from member list; gives one-month ultimatum to clear the mess
World Archery (WA) has declared Archery Association of India (AAI) as its invalid member and given it a month’s time to either clear the mess or face suspension. In a recent meeting held in Den Bosch, the WA Executive Board issued a statement that elections of AAI held in Delhi and Chandigarh on June 9, 2019 is considered as...
Indian government gives gurantee to IOC; agrees to grant visa to Pakistan athletes
The Indian government has issued a written letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over participation of athletes and sportspersons from all countries in Indian tournaments “without any prejudice to our principled positions and policies on other political matters”. This has cleared the path for international tournaments to return to India. In February, Pakistani shooters GM Bashir and Khalil Ahmed...