In this episode, Arvind Prabhoo, President All India Pickle-ball Association and President International Pickle-ball Federation talks about various aspects of the game. Pickle-ball is like a mix of table tennis and badminton, played on a court similar to badminton's, making it a beginner-friendly game. It's unique with its underarm service and the use of paddles, combining the best of three racquet sports. The conversation also explores the game's growing popularity after COVID, suggesting a bright future in India's sports scene. Highlighting benefits like improved hand-eye coordination and fitness, Prabhoo points out that pickle-ball suits both newcomers and experienced players in racquet sports. To wrap up, he shares a funny story about the game's creator, Mr. Joel Pritchard, and his dog named Pickle, which inspired the game's name.

About Arvind Prabhoo:
Arvind Prabhoo, President, All India Pickleball Association and also the President of International Pickleball Federation. 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. During the past 15 years AIPA has conducted a Bainbridge Cup Tournament in December 2022, 6 National Tournaments, 2 Federation Cups, 3 Indian Open Tournaments, 3 National Ranking Tournaments, various State Level Tournaments, 2 League Championships, and many Club Level Tournaments. As a result currently over 10,000 players are actively playing Pickleball on the Pan India Level. 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.

The podcast host, Garima Avtar:
Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, independent automotive journalist, 2 times Tedx Speaker, host NBA India Weekly Show and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds.
She has also been recognised with awards such as gold at ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Awards 2022, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’ - presented at Women Economic Forum’ 2016, Best Female Driver 2013, Radio One 94.3 FM ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award 2021, Khel Gaurav award 2021, Peaklife Women Inspire Award 2022, Women Super Achiever Award presented at the 6th World Women Leadership Congress in 2019, Distinguished Women Achievers’ 2018, INSPIRA Honors' Award, amongst others.

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