The inaugural Nagaland Pickleball Masters 2026 will run from July 24 to 26, featuring a prize pool of INR 3,00,000.
DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Pickleball Association (NPA) has announced the inaugural Nagaland Pickleball Masters 2026, scheduled to take place from July 24 to the 26th at The Fitness House, Nagaland.
The tournament, presented by the Niathu Group in association with The Fitness House, is scheduled to commence at 9 am on July 24, with the opening ceremony scheduled for 4 pm on the same day.
Featuring a total prize pool of INR 3,00,000, the tournament will welcome players from Nagaland and across the country, including several of India's leading pickleball players. They will compete across multiple categories: Men's Doubles Open, Women's Doubles Open, Mixed Doubles Open, Men's Doubles 40+, Men's Doubles 45+, Mixed Doubles 40+, Split Mixed Doubles 75+, and the Champion of Champions.
The opening ceremony will be attended by Bashangmongba Chang, Minister of Nagaland Public Works Department, Housing and Mechanical Engineering, as the chief guest.
Beyond the competition, spectators can look forward to exhibition matches, fan experiences, raffle draws, premium hospitality, and a professionally managed tournament environment aimed at promoting pickleball at the grassroots and competitive levels.
The NPA extended its appreciation to all partners and sponsors, including Niathu Group (title sponsor), The Fitness House (associate partner), CASE Construction (associate partner), FLEG (tech partner), CHIA (beverage partner), Mahindra, BharatBenz, and Aerobio.
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