INTERNATIONAL PARA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
IPPL 2027
INDIAN PARA PICKLEBALL LEAGUE 2027
IPPL 2027
IPPL 2027
IPPL 2027
The IPPL 2027 is a Certified Gold Label Event sanctioned by the International Para Pickleball Association (IPPA). This prestigious event is part of the para pickleball league and is recognized as an IPPR World Ranking Event
IPPL 2027
IPPL 2027
IPPL 2027
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Organising Committee
M. Mahadeva
Raghu Kumar Raghavelu
Raghu Kumar Raghavelu
Hon. Chairman, Founder of the Paralympic Committee of India, is also a key supporter of the IPPA Academy, which plays an instrumental role in organizing para pickleball league and para pickleball tournaments.
Raghu Kumar Raghavelu
Raghu Kumar Raghavelu
Raghu Kumar Raghavelu
Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Indian Para Pickleball League, dedicated to promoting para pickleball tournaments and nurturing talent through the IPPA Academy.
Kumar Khatri Poudel
Raghu Kumar Raghavelu
Kumar Khatri Poudel
Director of Operations
Vice President of Competition - IPPA Academy, overseeing the para pickleball league and managing para pickleball tournaments.
Frank Hooning
Mark Foosbrook Ply
Kumar Khatri Poudel
President of the International Para Pickleball Association, leading initiatives such as the IPPA Academy and overseeing the organization of para pickleball league events and tournaments.
Mark Foosbrook Ply
Mark Foosbrook Ply
Mark Foosbrook Ply
Representative Europe of the International Para Pickleball Association (IPPA) is dedicated to promoting the para pickleball league and organizing para pickleball tournaments across the region.
Raman Subbarao
Mark Foosbrook Ply
Mark Foosbrook Ply
Secretary General of the IPPA Academy, overseeing the development of the para pickleball league and the organization of para pickleball tournaments in India.
Indian Para Pickleball League 2027
Empowering People Living with Disabilities through Para Pickleball Sport. Intellectual Disabilities, Dwarfs-Short Stature, Cerebral Palsy, Wheeelchair and Standing-Amputees. Jointly organized by Villowo International, All India Masters Sports Federation. Recognised by Para Pickleball Federation of India.
GOLD LABEL EVENT
SANCTIONED BY IPPA
IPPA RANKING EVENT
INDIAN PARA PICKLEBALL LEAGUE
IPPL 2027
The Indian Para Pickleball League (IPPL) 2027 stands as India's premier franchise-based para pickleball league, developed by Raghu Kumar Raghavelu and Villowo International to empower para pickleball players with disabilities through professional competition and international participation. Jointly organized by Villowo International and the AIMS Federation and recognised by Para Pickleball Federation of India, the league is certified as a Gold Label Event sanctioned by the International Para Pickleball Association (IPPA). It will host city-based franchises, featuring both Indian and international para pickleball players, and aims to significantly enhance the landscape of para pickleball tournaments in the country. Moreover, the IPPL is committed to generating long-term funding for the IPPA Academy, facilitating enhanced access to coaching, training, education, and transformative opportunities for individuals living with disabilities across India.
IPPA ACADEMY
The Indian Para Pickleball League (IPPL) 2027 is not just a sporting event; it represents a mission to transform lives. A significant portion of the funds raised through the league will support the IPPA Academy, which is dedicated to empowering individuals living with disabilities through sports, education, coaching, and skill development. Each franchise, sponsorship, and partnership plays a crucial role in fostering greater opportunities, independence, and inclusion for para athletes in India. By participating in para pickleball tournaments, we are collectively paving the way for a future where sport serves as a pathway to dignity, confidence, and lifelong empowerment.
Corporate Foundations
IPPL Franchisee Teams are exclusively owned by Corporate Foundations, Not for Profit Organisations, creating a unique platform where CSR investments directly empower people living with disabilities through sport. Each franchise represents a long-term commitment toplayer development, inclusion, and community impact within the framework of the IPPA Academy. Corporate Foundations become champions of social change while building a lasting legacy in the para pickleball league. Together, they help transform lives by supporting opportunities in para pickleball tournaments that extend far beyond the court.
IPPL 2027
The IPPL is a unique, first-of-its-kind visionary initiative conceived and Created by Villowo International and Raghu Kumar Raghavelu. Established to transform the landscape of disability sports in India and Asia, the IPPL aims to create sustainable professional careers, promote financial empowerment, and foster sporting excellence for persons with disabilities through an innovative franchise-based league model. Central to this initiative is the IPPA Academy, which supports athletes in their development and prepares them for competitive events, including para pickleball tournaments within the para pickleball league.
The IPPA Academy – Para Pickleball Development Program is the foundation through which the vision and aims of the International Para Pickleball Association (IPPA) are transformed into action. It focuses on developing athletes, coaches, classifiers, officials, and leaders, while creating structured pathways for participation, competition, education, and excellence in Para Pickleball worldwide.
The para pickleball league will consist of eight (8) city-based franchises, each demonstrating a long-term commitment to disability inclusion through sport. Each franchise team is permitted to include a maximum of 50% Overseas Para Pickleball players, facilitating foreign participation, enhancing competitive standards, and fostering meaningful international sporting collaboration. This initiative will also support the mission of the IPPA Academy in promoting para pickleball tournaments.