Founder of All India Pickleball Association
Under the able leadership of the President Shri Arvind Ramesh Prabhoo, AIPA is trying its best to get the sport recognised by the Government and the Sports Authority of India. This will lead to the game being included in school & University games and thereafter in National games. Our vision is also getting this sport into Olympic games and gaining required recognition from the government.
The Pickleball game was brought to India in 2008 and All India Pickle Ball Association (AIPA) was formed as a not-for-profit organisation under Section 25 of the Companies Act and has been promoting the sport in India for the last 15 years. AIPA has been formally granted affiliation of the International Pickleball Federation (IPF), USA in the year 2015. It is also the founding member of Asia Federation of Pickleball, Singapore.
The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) is the governing body of Pickleball in India. It functions as a nonprofit organization, providing support to other National and Local Pickleball organizations, It has organized the Amateur Pickleball Federation, India as its executive body to conduct pickleball tournaments in India. Indian Pickleball is now well-respected internationally. All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) has contributed steadily to grow this game in India. This has given immense opportunities to players to show their skill and talent.
Mr. Sunil Valavalkar brought the game into India in 2008 and he formed the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) in the year 2008 as a not-for-profit organisation under Section 25 of the Companies Act and has been promoting the sport in India for the last 15 years. AIPA has been formally granted affiliation of the International Pickleball Federation (IPF), USA in the year 2015. It is also the founding member of Asia Federation of Pickleball, Singapore.
All India Pickleball Association (AIPA)
Mission
AIPA being a pioneer for introducing Pickleball in India, we are respo nsible for its promotion, development and enjoyment in the country.
Vision
AIPA intends to be the most respected sports organization in India. We will achieve this by adopting following strategies.
● Use Pickleball as a tool for the fun and enjoyment of physical activities.
● Ensure mass participation in the game of Pickleball all across the country.
● Offer Pickleball as a family sport.
● Facilitate achieving excellence for those players and coaches who aspire to reach the highest level in the sport by conducting tournaments, training and research in the field of Pickleball.
● By fostering Pickleball we wish emphasis the Right to Play for every citizen in India.
All India Pickleball Association Pledge
Core Values
AIPA respects dignity of labour in all spheres of life.
Pickleball Inc. USA appreciate & support the All India Pickleball Association in their promotional efforts in teaching and promoting the game in communities in India.
– Mr.Doug Smith. ( President Pickleball Inc. Seattle USA )
I was most impressed with the AIPA’s pledge with its emphasis on the Right to Play for every citizen in India. We congratulate Sunil and all players of AIPA. India.
– Mr. Dick Manasseri ( Board Member of USAPA )
The Board members of USAPA would like to congratulate AIPA on the excellent work they have done towards establishing Pickleball in India. We fully support your efforts and hope that you will join us a part of the International Federation.
– Mr.Bill Booth ( President, USAPA )
Sunil is a true Pickleball pioneer with a love of the game, who is teaching and promoting Pickleball in his home country as “Sports for All” We wish him the best of luck with Pickleball in India.
Mr. Chuck Lefaive ( Founding Director Pickleball Canada )
Mr. Wayne Roswell ( Founder Pickleball Canada )
Co-founders of AIPA
Dr. Abhijeet Vaidya
Dr. Abhijeet Joint Secretary of AIPA is well known Eye Surgeon in Thane. Besides accomplished Squash player Dr. Abhijeet is good at cooking.
Shri Nikhil Naik
Shri Nikhil, Treasurer of AIPA is a trusted investment consultant. He is heading “Naikwealth Pvt. Ltd. ” a Mutual Fund consultancy active in Western Suburb Mumbai.
Shri Suhas Ganpule
Shri Suhas Ganpule legal advisor of AIPA is a professional Company Secretary running ‘SG & Associates ‘ a firm of Company Secretaries.
Shri Sameer Dixit
Shri Sameer Joint Treasurer of AIPA is successful Event manager. Sameer is Chairman of Mihika Creative Pvt. Ltd. Which is a leading brand name in the field of Event and Media management in India.
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