PICKLEBALL
Indian Open 2024 successfully wraps up second edition
The recently concluded Indian Open 2024, an international pickleball tournament organized by Global Sports, witnessed the participation of over 700 athletes from across 12 countries, predominantly from America, Europe, and Kenya in what was deemed the biggest Pickleball event in India.
A PWR 700 event, the Indian Open 2024 with a total prize pool of $100,000 was held from the 8th of February till the 11th of February at NSCI, Mumbai.
The high level of competition that was on display for the three days was also witnessed and commended by Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, who were special guests at the event.
“I think sport in India is something that needs all our support and any sport that is new needs our support and I am always there for the push.” Said Sania Mirza, an India Tennis Legend at the event.
“First of all, it is wonderful to be at the Indian Open 2024 and I see such an amazing response to the sport of Pickleball. This is the first time I’ve been in a Pickleball court and I am excited to be here, it is truly an amazing sport in the country and definitely needs all our support. It has the potential to be a big sport in India and I look forward to that.” Said, Rohan Bopanna, World No. 1, ATP, Men’s Doubles.
The Indian Open 2024 had a total of 39 categories and a total of over 2200 games were played before the champions emerged in each category.
-Team Sportstar
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