Organised under the aegis of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) and the Amateur Pickleball Tamil Nadu Sports Unit (APTNSU), with the WPBL extending its support to the endeavour, the Chennai Open Pickleball Championship marks a step forward following the team’s debut in the inaugural WPBL held in Mumbai last month. The initiative is supported by their principal partners Sathyabama University.
Ms. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, co-owner of Chennai Super Champs said, “Pickleball is capturing the imagination of people globally, and Chennai is ready to be part of this exciting journey. Our WPBL campaign sparked tremendous interest back home. I cannot wait to see the same translate into wider participation and fun in the Chennai Open Pickleball Championship. We aim to harness that momentum, encouraging youth participation and making the sport accessible to all. This championship is about community, competition, and celebrating the joy of sports.”
Echoing the sentiment, co-owner Mr. Himank Duvvuru added, “The Chennai Open Pickleball Championship highlights our commitment towards ensuring year-round engagement with the sport. We mean to play a part in helping pickleball grow, and what better way for it than to host a first-of-its-kind tournament in our city? We cannot wait to bring the game here, tapping upon and maximising the love for Chennai Super Champs and pickleball at large in the city.”
Chennai Super Champs are backed by sponsors Gataca, Apollo, 3 Sisters, Secret Alchemist, and Tula, and finished with two victories in a row in their maiden WPBL season last month.
