"We're thrilled to welcome
samantha Ruth Prabhu as one of the team owners of the World Pickleball League. When I first met her a few months ago, she was very clear about her desire to play a hands-on role in promoting a sport & owning a team and building communities in Chennai, especially by creating more opportunities for
women and girls to play.
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With 40% of pickleball players being
women, Samantha's involvement is a perfect fit for the league," said Gaurav Natekar, Founder & CEO of WPBL. "We're crafting an experience that is at the confluence of pop culture. From exceptional food and engaging content to captivating music, and with the star power of owners like her, the WPBL will be a sensory feast that goes far beyond just the sport itself.
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"WPBL is going to be an incredible
event where the best pickleball players in the world will demonstrate their skills on
indian soil. Pickleball is the sport that is developing the fastest in the globe.
samantha is very enthusiastic about giving young
women and girls opportunities and boosting the number of female athletes. Arvind Prabhoo, President of the
international Pickleball Federation and the All-India Pickleball Association, said, "We at AIPA are thrilled to work with her to further popularize pickleball across the nation."
samantha Ruth Prabhu's presence lends star power to a sport that is already winning hearts throughout the nation as the World Pickleball League gets set for its launch.