Pickleball World Rankings and World Series Announced by PWR in Dubai
Pickleball League Asia Private Limited has launched the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), the PWR World Series, and the PWR World Tour. The first PWR World Series will be held in the GCC region in March 2025. PWR aims to unify regional pickleball bodies and enhance the sport’s governance.
Key Announcements
Pickleball World Rankings (PWR)
PWR is a global ranking system for pickleball players to earn points and improve their rankings. Players can qualify for the PWR World Series through the PWR World Tour, which includes various events like PWR100, PWR200, PWR400, PWR700, PWR1000, and PWR2000.
PWR World Series
Starting in March 2025, the PWR World Series will feature six major tournaments, including one in the GCC region. The first year will see 64 individual players and six teams of four players each from the US and the rest of the world.
PWR World Tour
This tour includes various global events where players compete to earn PWR points and qualify for the PWR World Series. Examples include the PWR CPA Pro Tour and the PWR China Collegiate Pickleball Tour.
Statements from Key Figures
Pranav Kohli, CEO and Founder of PWR, said, “Pickleball originated from relatively humble beginnings in the backyards of America in the 1960s, and has now become one of the most exciting sports enjoyed by millions around the world. It is with great honour to be part of the creation of the Pickleball World Rankings, PWR World Series and PWR World Tour and we are delighted to be the team taking pickleball to the next level both on and off the court.”
Vineet Jain, Managing Director of The Times Group, added, “We are proud to be an anchor investor in PWR, a path breaking initiative that unifies the global pickleball community. We are happy that PWR is bringing the PWR Rankings, PWR tour and PWR World Series, and we really hope that this further accelerates the growth of pickleball globally. I personally believe that pickleball will overtake tennis in terms of participation in the near future. PWR is a platform that will empower players from every corner of the globe to compete, excel, and showcase their talents on an international stage.”
About Pickleball
Pickleball, a fusion of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, has become a worldwide sensation due to its accessible gameplay, attracting enthusiasts of all age groups globally.
Doubts Revealed
Pickleball -: Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
World Rankings -: World Rankings are lists that show the best players or teams in a sport, based on their performance in competitions.
World Series -: The World Series is a big event or competition where the best players or teams from around the world compete against each other.
PWR -: PWR stands for Pickleball World Rankings. It is an organization that ranks pickleball players and organizes big events.
Dubai -: Dubai is a famous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), known for its modern buildings and luxury shopping.
Pickleball League Asia Private Limited -: This is a company that promotes and organizes pickleball events in Asia.
GCC region -: GCC stands for Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
Governance -: Governance means the way rules and decisions are made and followed in an organization or sport.
CEO -: CEO stands for Chief Executive Officer. It is the person who is the boss of a company.
Pranav Kohli -: Pranav Kohli is the CEO of Pickleball League Asia Private Limited.
Vineet Jain -: Vineet Jain is a person from The Times Group, a big media company in India.
The Times Group -: The Times Group is a large media company in India that owns newspapers, TV channels, and websites.
Prize money -: Prize money is the cash reward given to winners of a competition.
