The actress samantha Ruth Prabhu was named the owner of the chennai franchise by the World Pickleball League (WPBL). samantha, who is well-known for her acting abilities, is making an exciting debut as a sports entrepreneur with her entry into the World Pickleball League. The start of the first WPBL is scheduled for january of 2019.
What is Pickleball?
An outdoor sport that combines elements of table tennis and tennis is pickleball. It is played as singles or doubles and involves rackets and plastic balls. The rules, paddles, and court dimensions of the game are all specialized. The paddle is bigger than the one used in table tennis, and the court is 44 feet (13.4 meters) long by 20 feet (6.1 meters) broad. Compared to tennis balls, the hard plastic ball used in pickleball has less bounce. Next to the net, there is a non-volley zone that is about 7 feet long. A player who is in this zone is not allowed to hit the ball until it bounces. According to the regulations, only the team that is serving is allowed to score.
The game was created as a backyard pastime for kids in Washington, USA, around 1965. It has grown in popularity and is currently the sport in the USA with the fastest three-year growth. samantha will be essential in determining the future of the league and growing pickleball's appeal in india as the owner of the chennai team. Her involvement demonstrates her dedication to the developing sports ecosystem in india, with an emphasis on boosting the participation of women as athletes and business owners.
"Love at first sight - that's exactly how I'd describe my feelings for pickleball. It caught my attention from the moment I was introduced to it. Today, I'm thrilled to be the owner of the chennai franchise in the upcoming World Pickleball League. I've always wanted to be a part of India's growing sports ecosystem. In recent years, our country has made great progress towards becoming a multisport nation, with a significant increase in women's participation in sports. My goal is to encourage more women and young girls to get involved in sports, and I'm eager to work with Gaurav Natekar and AIPA to drive participation in the sport." Said samantha Ruth Prabhu, owner of the chennai Team, WPBL.
What is Pickleball?
An outdoor sport that combines elements of table tennis and tennis is pickleball. It is played as singles or doubles and involves rackets and plastic balls. The rules, paddles, and court dimensions of the game are all specialized. The paddle is bigger than the one used in table tennis, and the court is 44 feet (13.4 meters) long by 20 feet (6.1 meters) broad. Compared to tennis balls, the hard plastic ball used in pickleball has less bounce. Next to the net, there is a non-volley zone that is about 7 feet long. A player who is in this zone is not allowed to hit the ball until it bounces. According to the regulations, only the team that is serving is allowed to score.
The game was created as a backyard pastime for kids in Washington, USA, around 1965. It has grown in popularity and is currently the sport in the USA with the fastest three-year growth. samantha will be essential in determining the future of the league and growing pickleball's appeal in india as the owner of the chennai team. Her involvement demonstrates her dedication to the developing sports ecosystem in india, with an emphasis on boosting the participation of women as athletes and business owners.
"Love at first sight - that's exactly how I'd describe my feelings for pickleball. It caught my attention from the moment I was introduced to it. Today, I'm thrilled to be the owner of the chennai franchise in the upcoming World Pickleball League. I've always wanted to be a part of India's growing sports ecosystem. In recent years, our country has made great progress towards becoming a multisport nation, with a significant increase in women's participation in sports. My goal is to encourage more women and young girls to get involved in sports, and I'm eager to work with Gaurav Natekar and AIPA to drive participation in the sport." Said samantha Ruth Prabhu, owner of the chennai Team, WPBL.
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