Global Sports, India’s leading sports management firm and pioneers of pickleball, is thrilled to announce the Indian Open 2025
Asia’s largest pickleball event is set to be a spectacle like no other, taking place from February 3–9, 2025, at NESCO Goregaon, Mumbai.
Under the visionary leadership of founder Hemal Jain and co-founders Niraj Jain, Divyesh Jain, and Suresh Bhansali, Global Sports has championed pickleball’s growth across India. The organization’s mission is further bolstered by Bollywood writer-director Shashank Khaitan joining as a partner, along with entrepreneur Yuvi Ruia. Adding star power to this dynamic team, celebrated filmmaker and pop culture icon Karan Johar serves as the brand ambassador.
With a staggering prize pool of $125,000, over 1,200+ players across the world will compete on 25+ courts across multiple categories, making this the most prestigious pickleball tournament in Asia. The event also marks the debut of the Globalsports Pickleball Pro & Challenger League, featuring ten city-based teams:
● Mumbai Chhatrapati Warriors – Ms. Janhvi Kapoor
● Ahmedabad Olympians – Mr. Anmol Patel & Mr. Aditya Gandhi
● Bengaluru Blazers – Ms. Amrita Deora
● Chennai Cool Cats – Mr. Anshuman Ruia, Mrs. Radhika Ruia & Mr. Yudi Ruia
● Delhi Snipers – Mr. Jai Gandhi, Mr. Krysh & Ms. Karyna Bajaj
● Goa Gladiators – Mr. Samrat Zaveri, Mr. Atul Rawat, Mr. Rajesh Advani & Mr. Sachin Bhansali
● Hyderabad Vikings – Mr. Akshay Reddy
● Jaipur Jawans – Mr. Luv Ranjan & Mr. Anubhav Singh Bassi
● Kolkata Kingz – Mr. Dhruv Mehta, Mr. Varun Vora & Mr. Rohan Khemka and Shivaan Ghai
● Nashik Ninjas – Mrs. Karishma Thakker
The Indian Open 2025 promises an electrifying celebration of sport, competition, and community, paving the way for pickleball’s bright future in India and beyond. All sports enthusiasts and budding sportsmen are welcome to witness spectacular matches at NESCO Goregaon without worrying about registration fees. Come join us for the Pickleball revolution in India.
Venue: NESCO Goregaon, Mumbai.
Date: 3rd to 9th February 2025