IPA–Global Sports Alliance Makes Indian Open a PWR 1000 Event
The alliance places Global Sports events under national sanction to create a unified ranking pathway.
Overview
- The 2026 Indian Open will run April 1–5 at CrossCourts in Hyderabad as a PWR 1000 tournament.
- Organisers expect more than 1,500 competitors across 56 categories competing for a $50,000 purse.
- The agreement brings all future Global Sports tournaments under the Indian Pickleball Association's governance.
- The IPA has been India's officially recognised pickleball federation since 2025 following Sports Ministry approval.
- Officials say the uniform PWR ranking and centralized oversight will formalize player pathways and raise competition standards.