By Rahul Sadhu
Copyright timesnownews
The Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 is not only India’s first PWR 1000 event but also a stage for young talent to shine. Among them are brothers Aditya Singh (17) and Arjun Singh (15), who have been playing pickleball for the past five years. “The courts are nice, the atmosphere is nice, the air-conditioned setup and even a concert here… I’m enjoying it,” said Aditya, reflecting on the tournament experience by the Chennai coastline. Arjun, who is competing in all three categories, is aiming big. “My goal is to win the triple crown this time,” he declared. “I want gold in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.” His elder brother, Aditya, is focusing on the men’s doubles category. “I’ll give my best and enjoy this game,” he added. The brothers credit pickleball for shaping their sporting journey. “Actually, in these two years I am currently playing pro category, so I’m giving my all in this game and enjoying it,” said Arjun. Aditya expressed gratitude to those supporting them. “I am very thankful to my sponsors, Global Sports. They have sponsored our trip to come here, so we are grateful to them.” Both also highlighted pickleball’s unique fitness appeal. “Anyone can play this sport from 6 to 60. It’s easy to learn but tough to master. But anyone can play for fun, fitness and friendship,” they explained. On India’s pickleball boom, the pair sees the moment as historic. “It is very nice for the pickleball community as more people are coming and major investment is happening. Pickleball is growing at a rapid pace. And this is India’s first PWR 1000 tournament—it has never happened before.” For the Singh brothers, Chennai is more than a competition—it’s a chance to make history together. About Indian Pickleball Association: The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF). About Pickleball World Ranking: PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages. Stay connected with all the latest news on Pickleball, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, tips, and inspiration you won’t find anywhere else. Your ultimate destination for all things pickleball – where the community comes together for news, views, and the sport that’s sweeping the globe. Follow us at @pickleballnow on Instagram and be part of the community!
