Global Sports is set to kick off  its Indian Open 2025 Pickleball Pro & Challenger League from 3 to 9 February 2025 in Mumbai. The event, touted to be ‘the largest and most prestigious pickleball tournament in Asia’, offers a platform for both emerging talents and seasoned professionals and has a prize pool of USD 125,000. It will feature over 1,800 players competing across various categories on 25 plus courts, with participants spanning more than 15 cities.

Filmmaker Karan Johar has come on-board as the brand ambassador, embodying the organisation’s vision of promoting pickleball as both a sport and a lifestyle.

Additionally, Bollywood writer, director, and producer Shashank Khaitan serves as a partner along with Yuvi Ruia. 

Khaitan stated, "Pickleball is a sport that combines strategy, athleticism, and camaraderie, and I am honored to be part of its growth in India. Through the Indian Open 2025, we aim to set a new benchmark for the sport and inspire more people to experience its magic."

Founder Hemal Jain added, “Pickleball’s journey in India has been nothing short of extraordinary, and Global Sports is proud to lead this movement. Through our ecosystem of courts, coaching, and iconic tournaments, we’re not only fostering talent but also making the sport accessible and exciting for everyone. The Indian Open 2025 is set to be our biggest milestone yet, showcasing India as the epicenter of pickleball in Asia."