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DALLAS, TX: Pickleball, billed as America’s fastest-growing sport, is going after a new frontier - India. The United Pickleball Association (UPA), which was created after a merger between Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association in the US last February, and India-based Global Sports have inked a deal to bring the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to the country.

As a part of the partnership, the organizations will launch key initiatives to the country, promoting the rapidly-growing sport to a young market. 

Jan 29, 2024 19:01
NEW DELHI: The third edition of the Prime Volleyball League is set to begin on February 15th and will be hosted in Chennai. 
Jan 27, 2024 17:01
Pro Panja League is in advanced talks with the Kerala state government to hold an event at a houseboat in the backwaters of Alleppey or in front of Kochi Fort, according to PPL co-founder Parvin Dabas.  Dabas made his comments while speaking at the International Sports Summit Kerala 2024, while speaking on the importance of sports in the country, image building and on the sports economy.
Jan 25, 2024 11:01
CHENNAI: The elections of the executive committee of the Volleyball Federation of India, derecognised by the Union Sports Ministry in 2019, are set to be held during its annual general meeting on February 17.  The VFI was being run by an ad hoc committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association last year due to infighting and "unprofessionalism", New Indian Express reports.
Jan 23, 2024 17:01
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., the sports and entertainment company that comprises UFC and WWE, has appointed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Brad Keywell to its board of directors, effective immediately. The addition of Johnson and Keywellto increases TKO’s board from 11 to 13 members.
Jan 23, 2024 17:01
LONDON: Rugby League Commercial (RLC) has unveiled its new global, direct-to-consumer streaming service, SuperLeague+. The platform marks the next phase of IMG’s long-term strategic partnership with RLC to reimagine the sport in the UK. Powered by IMG sister company Endeavor Streaming, it will help drive the sport’s digital transformation, diversify its media strategy and reach new audiences worldwide.  
Jan 19, 2024 18:01
LAS VEGAS: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, and KUDO Snacks, a leading provider of kettle-popped Protein Popcorn, Friday announced a multiyear, global expansion of their partnership that was originally forged last year.
Jan 17, 2024 18:01
The Union Budget 2024 is expected to play a critical role in advancing India's sporting ambitions as India gears up for the Paris Olympics and future Olympic aspirations.  Last year witnessed a historic allocation of Rs 3,397.32 crore to this sector. Out of this, Khelo India got the maximum budget allocation of Rs 1045 crores and has played a pivotal part in shaping the industry’s growth. 
Jan 17, 2024 18:01
AUROVILLE (Tamil Nadu): The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) will be conducting the National Equestrian Championship (Dressage) 2024 here from Thursday, January 18 to 26.  The event will mark the beginning of the equestrian season as around 100 riders from across India will compete for medals in individual and team events.
Jan 15, 2024 20:01
CUTTACK: Gujarat Giants became champions of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 with a 31-26 victory over Chennai Quick Guns at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack on Saturday.
Jan 15, 2024 19:01
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has joined the Prime Volleyball League as brand ambassador for the third season of PVL.  Hrithik described the partnership as a "natural fit" for him. To spike things up, Hrithik engaged in a discussion about the upcoming season with some of the top volleyball stars who will be competing in the third edition of PVL.