New Delhi, March 14 -- Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal believes pickleball has a bright future in India as the sport continues to gain popularity across the country.

The former world no. 1 badminton player is the brand ambassador for India's first-ever CXO Pickleball League, founded by RJ Anmol. The league blends business, fitness and networking for top corporate leaders and is expanding across cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru.

Speaking on the sidelines of the CXO Pickleball League in New Delhi, Nehwal said she was happy to stay connected to sports after announcing her retirement from Badminton in January this year.

"I have retired. Last year, I had a talk with Anmol. He wanted to start a Pickleball League. We had a tal...