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Now all eyes are on New Delhi, where an impressive roster of 750 players – both professional and amateur – will compete, further cementing pickleball's position as a premier sport in India. The event marks an important milestone for pickleball, enhancing its presence in both the Indian and global sporting arena.
The PWR DUPR India Masters promises to excite fans of this emerging sport, providing a platform for players to showcase their talents and earn valuable ranking points. Participants include top international players such as Dustin Boyer (United States), Phuc Huynh (United States), Roos Van Reek (Netherlands), Mitch Hargreaves (Australia), Emilia Schmidt (Australia), Pei Chuan Kao (Chinese Taipei) , as well as leading Indian players Armaan Bhatia and Aditya Ruhela. They will compete for a prize pool of US$50,000.
As a PWR700 event, the tournament will award players 700 ranking points, valid for 52 weeks, which will directly impact their seeding and eligibility for future global competitions. Pranav Kohli, CEO of PWR, said, “The PWR DUPR India Masters is a historic event that reflects the emergence of pickleball as a favorite sport among people of all ages in India. Our mission is to create a vibrant community around the sport. The event aims to create a mix of competition and camaraderie. The event not only provides a platform for professionals to compete and earn ranking points, but also to identify and develop home-grown talent, providing a platform for players and fans to It also plays an important role in promoting the new generation,” he said in a release from PWR.
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, the PWR DUPR India Masters is set to be a watershed moment in the growth of the sport in India. (ANI)
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