India, Feb. 13 -- The second season of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) concluded on February 8 in Mumbai with a thrilling edge-of-the-seat final that saw Dilli Dillwale emerging champions after upsetting table-toppers Chennai Super Champs, capping a season defined by competitive depth, fan-first presentation and a celebrity-backed ecosystem that elevated the spectacle beyond sport. Held at Jio World Garden, the 2026 edition of WPBL marked a clear step forward from its inaugural season, establishing itself as the world's biggest pickleball festival, guided by the long-term vision of founders Gaurav Natekar, an Arjuna Awardee and two-time Asian Games gold medalist, and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, former India No.1 in tennis.

The title clash...