New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Excitement is building for the upcoming World Pickleball Championships (WPC), set to take place in Mumbai from November 12-17, with top players from the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) viewing this event as a significant milestone in pickleball's development in India.

Hosting the WPC in Mumbai highlights India's growing interest in the sport and will showcase top players from around the world. Indian athletes, including Vanshik Kapadia, Tejas Mahajan, Vrushali Thakare, and Isha Lakhanai, are optimistic that this high-profile event will further boost the sport's popularity in the country.

Vanshik Kapadia, a gold medallist in the 19-plus men's doubles and mixed doubles at the recent Asia Pickleball Games, shar...