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344 Players, Rs 9 Lakh at Stake as Kolkata Pickleball Championship Begins on January 13

The Indian pickleball calendar for 2026 will move into its third event with the Kolkata Pickleball Championship, an Indian Pickleball Association-sanctioned PWR 200 tournament, set to be held from January 13 to 18 at TurfXL, Kolkata. The six-day tournament will bring together players from across the country as the domestic season gathers momentum early in the year. Organised under the IPA banner, the championship will feature competition across junior, beginner, intermediate, and open divisions.

344 Players, Rs 9 Lakh at Stake as Kolkata Pickleball Championship Begins on January 13

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Key Highlights

  • With a total prize pool of Rs 9,41,500, the event will underline the growing scale and competitiveness of pickleball in India. The tournament will run for six days with packed schedules each day, starting with the Beginner Men’s Singles category on the opening day.
  • More than 344 players will be in action over the course of the championship, making it one of the largest pickleball events on the Indian circuit so far this season. Also Read: Pickleplex to Host 2026 Pickleball Canada National ChampionshipThe junior category will include multiple age-group events.
  • The U18 doubles draw will feature seven entries, while the U18 boys’ singles category will see five players compete.
  • The U14 singles event will have four entries, reflecting steady participation at the grassroots level. The beginner division will record strong numbers, led by men’s singles with 34 entries.
  • Beginner men’s doubles will feature 25 teams, while mixed doubles will have 10 entries.
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