Noida, Aug. 16 -- The Universal Pickleball Association (UPA) is organising a first-ever Independence Cup Pickleball Tournament here on Sunday (August 17) to instil patriotic fervour and create awareness about adopting an active lifestyle, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Fit India.

Organised at Pickleplay in Sector 121, Noida, the tournament will witness more than 100 participants compete in 11 different age categories - from Under-14 to 60-plus. A total of 150-plus matches are scheduled to be played at the newly built venue, which is catering to the rapid interest in the sport of pickleball. The tournament also offers a cash purse of Rs 66,000 (Rs 6000 per category), besides attractive gifts for the top-3 finisher...