The Indian Pickleball League 2025 witnessed an spark of excitement and glamour as leading celebrities graced the tournament with their presence and star power. Their involvement not only boosted the visibility of the league but also strengthened the growth of pickleball at the grassroots level. Many of them engaged in pickleball activities, interacted with fans, awarded the Player of the Tie honours, and expressed genuine admiration for the sport.
Kriti Kharbanda
Kriti Kharbanda showcased her love for pickleball the moment she arrived at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall for IPBL 2025. She enthusiastically shared that she plays twice a week and even hinted at being part of the league next season as a supporter. Kriti praised the players’ focus and dedication, handed out the Player of the Tie awards, and was also spotted taking to the court herself, adding charm and excitement to the event.
Malavika Mohanan
Malavika Mohanan expressed deep appreciation for the sport, admitting that watching the pros compete had motivated her to pick up pickleball whenever she gets the chance. She said she has “fallen in love with the sport.” Her presence added elegance to the league as she participated in fun pickleball activities and presented the Player of the Tie awards, making the tournament even more memorable.
Nitanshi Goel
Nitanshi Goel lit up the venue with her charm and enthusiasm. She took part in pickleball activities, engaged with fans, and contributed to the excitement of the evening by presenting the Player of the Tie awards. Her appearance brought youthful energy and glamour to the league.
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Sonam Bajwa
Sonam Bajwa shared her newfound admiration for pickleball, saying she had recently learned how rapidly the sport is growing and loves that it is accessible to all ages. She believes pickleball is going really, really far. Her participation in pickleball activities and her moment posing with the IPBL trophy added to the league’s vibrant atmosphere.
Harshvardhan Rane
Harshvardhan Rane brought star appeal to Finals Day as he made a grand appearance during the All-Star show. He posed with the IPBL trophy, interacted with fans, and joined in on pickleball activities. His presence added a powerful dose of celebrity charm to the tournament’s concluding moments.
Nushrratt Bharuccha
Nushrratt Bharuccha tried her hand at pickleball for the first time and enjoyed her first-ever live match experience. She participated in pickleball activities, engaged with players, and presented the Player of the Tie awards, bringing warmth, excitement, and her signature charm to the league.
About the Indian Pickleball League:
The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), launched by The Times Group, is India’s official and only national league for Pickleball, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), which is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
The inaugural edition played from December 1–7, 2025, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, established Delhi as the epicentre of India’s next major sporting revolution. The event brought together top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams, and millions of fans through live and digital platforms.
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.
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(Written By Riya Mishra)
