New Delhi, May 2 -- In a significant development for Indian sports governance, the Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to submit a detailed affidavit justifying its decision to grant recognition to the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), following a legal challenge by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA).

Established in 2007, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) is the oldest and most widely represented governing body for Pickleball in India, with active federations in 24 states. AIPA has played a pivotal role in the structured growth of the sport for nearly two decades and is also a founding member of both the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the Asian Pickleball Fede...