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Aamir Khan FALLS hard during his Pickleball match at WPBL 2026 In Mumbai; fans shocked after he… [Viral Video]

Aamir Khan FALLS hard during his Pickleball match at WPBL 2026 In Mumbai; fans shocked after he… [Viral Video]

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Aamir Khan FALLS hard during his Pickleball match at WPBL 2026 In Mumbai; fans shocked after he… [Viral Video] Aamir is seen playing enthusiastically and competitively as he comes forward to return a shot. He loses his balance and stumbles, temporarily rolling across the court before being pulled up by a teammate. On Saturday, February 7, actor Aamir Khan was seen playing a friendly exhibition game with three fans at the World Pickleball League (WPBL) 2026 at Jio World Garden in Mumbai, until the match took an unexpected turn when he slipped on the court, with videos of the incident quickly going viral on social media. Aamir Khan falls while playing… In the viral video, Aamir is seen playing enthusiastically and competitively as he comes forward to return a shot. He loses his balance and stumbles, temporarily rolling across the court before being pulled up by a teammate. What happens next impresses spectators, as the actor swiftly regains his calm, smiles, and starts performing. How fans reacted to his sportsman …

Sonu Kumar rides the Pickleball wave

Sonu Kumar rides the Pickleball wave

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In the small town of Dhanbad, a little boy picked up a padel as a means to kill time with his friends. Little did he know at the time that the lesser known sport would take him on a life-changing journey. Jharkhand-based Pickleball professional Sonu Kumar Vishwarma might have had an unlikely inception into the sport, but he has now made a name for himself. The 22-year-old just finished his first season with the Chennai Super Champs at the World Pickleball League, and while the team might have had a rough time, Sonu is here to stay. Unlikely beginning Sonu Kumar’s pickleball journey began unconventionally, on the rooftop of an inoperable hospital in Dhanbad. At a time when the sport had little recognition in India, he and his friends built a makeshift court and played purely for the love of the game. “When I started pickleball, it wasn’t much of a craze, but somehow, I got attached to the sport and started playing it for fun,” he said, in an interview with The Bridge. What …

Aamir Khan, Ali Fazal Lock Horns At World Pickleball League, Their Banter Amidst Match Goes Viral | WATCH

Aamir Khan, Ali Fazal Lock Horns At World Pickleball League, Their Banter Amidst Match Goes Viral | WATCH

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Last Updated:February 01, 2025, 20:54 IST Aamir Khan and his 3 Idiots co-star Ali Fazal had a face off at the pickleball court for a special exhibition match at the World Pickleball League (WPBL). Check out the video! Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal went head-to-head at the pickleball court. Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal went head-to-head at the pickleball court on Saturday, for a special exhibition match at the World Pickleball League (WPBL). The semi-finals got an exciting twist as the two Bollywood stars hit the court and showcased their athletic side. It was Aamir Khan versus Ali Fazal at the match, and they were joined by two players from the league during the match. A video from their pickleball match has gone viral on social media, and it shows the 3 Idiots co-stars engaging in friendly banter amidst the match. A video shared by Bollywood Helpline on Instagram shows Ali Fazal and Aamir Khan flaunting their sporty side as they locked horns in a pickleball game. Aamir hilariously tells Ali that he is quite …

A career opportunity and inclusivity driver

A career opportunity and inclusivity driver

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Pickleball has taken the world by storm and now, the sport has started making its presence felt in the country. With pickleball courts popping up across urban centers at a fair clip, observers count it as one of the fastest growing sports in India. A unique blend of badminton and table tennis, pickleball has emerged as an excellent recreational activity for both office goers and retirees. And now, it has become a professional career option for those that have a knack for smacking a perforated plastic ball with a carbon fiber paddle. Nothing can describe the growing popularity of the sport more than the advent of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), a six-team league that is all set to debut on January 24 in Mumbai. One of those teams, the Chennai Super Champs, have pulled out all the stops in assembling a strong squad trained by experienced Florida-based coach Joey Farias. “Sports in India, especially racquet sports have had a big history and it (pickleball) being a new sport was a driving force for me …

Chennai Super Champs signs Anna Clarice Patrimonio for WPBL 2025

Chennai Super Champs signs Anna Clarice Patrimonio for WPBL 2025

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Anna Clarice Patrimonio replaced Maria Klokotzy in the Chennai Super Champs squad for the upcoming World Pickleball League (WPBL) 2025. Patrimonio won gold in the singles 19+ category at the 2024 World Pickleball Championship in Bali. The 31-year-old has Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) scores of 5.099 in doubles and 4.924 in singles. The Philippines-born Patrimonio has also represented her country in tennis before switching to professional pickleball. Chennai Super Champs full squad: Sonu Kumar Vishwakarma (India), Edward Perez (USA), Tanner Tomassi (USA), Sarah Jane Lim (Philippines), Anna Clarice Patrimonio (Philippines), Etienne Blaszkewycz (Canada), Thaddea Lock (UK), Tyra Calderwood (Australia) Head Coach: Joey Farias (USA) Chennai Super Champs WPBL 2025 league fixtures: 24 January – Chennai Super Champs vs Bengaluru Jawans 26 January – Chennai Super Champs vs Dilli Dilwale 28 January – Chennai Super Champs vs Mumbai Pickle Power 29 January – Chennai Super Champs vs Pune United 31 January – Chennai Super Champs vs Hyderabad Super Stars Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

India Set To Get First-Ever Professional Pickleball League With WPBL

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Image for representative use© WPBL 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. The league is envisaged by Natekar Sports and Gaming (NSG) of former Davis Cup tennis star and Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Natekar and the Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India (SETVI). Pickleball, a racquet sport, combines elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton and has gained significant traction globally. Using his extensive experience of over 35 years as a player, consultant, entrepreneur, and administrator, Natekar said: “We are proud to unveil the inaugural global professional pickleball league in India. Its easy-to-learn-and-play nature coupled with it being age and gender agnostic makes it the ideal sport for people to come out and play thereby democratizing sports participation like never before.” The inaugural edition of the league will witness six franchises compete for the title. Each team will have five to eight players including international stars. The league will also mandate the teams …