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Sony, Natekar Sports to invest $10m+ in World Pickleball League

SportzPower Team
May 09, 2024 21:05

MUMBAI: India’s growing reputation as a potential racquet sports hub is all set to get a massive boost with the launch of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the first-ever professional pickleball league, envisaged by Natekar Sports and Gaming (NSG) and Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India (SETVI).

NSG, is a company promoted by ‘former Davis Cup star and Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Natekar and his wife, ‘Arati Ponnappa Natekar, also a former India #1 in Tennis. SETVI is a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Feb 25, 2020 16:02
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AAI sights Nov-Dec timeline for Indian Archery League launch
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Feb 25, 2020 13:02
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CWG 2022: Chandigarh to host archery, shooting c'ships
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Feb 24, 2020 13:02
PM declares Khelo India University Games open
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Feb 22, 2020 12:02
World Rugby looking at comprehensive transgender policy review
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Feb 22, 2020 11:02
Inaugural World Athletics continental tour kicks off this weekend
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Feb 21, 2020 19:02
Infront takes IBU partnership into 3rd decade with extended deal
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Feb 21, 2020 19:02
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Stage set for inaugural Khelo India University Games
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Feb 21, 2020 17:02
Tissot scores cycling 'triple crown' with Giro d’Italia partnership
MUMBAI: Swiss watch brand Tissot, which has been heavily involved in a range of cycling events for 50 years, has added the Giro d’Italia to its prestigious list of cycling races.
Feb 21, 2020 16:02
Junior TOPS from this year: Sports Minister
NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the government is set to implement the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) at the junior level from this year, PTI reports. The TOPS scheme is a flagship program of the Sports Ministry for providing financial assistance to India's top athletes.
Feb 17, 2020 19:02
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Khelo India Univ Games: IOCL aboard as presenting sponsor
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