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Hyderabad Vikings, Delhi Snipers triumph at Global Sports Pickleball finale
MUMBAI: Global Sports Pickleball (GSPB) has wrapped up a landmark week in Mumbai with the successful conclusion of Season 2 of the Pro and Challenger Pickleball League, alongside India’s Biggest Pickleball Grand Slam 2025, cementing its position as the largest pickleball event ever held in India and Asia.
Hosted at the TSG x Global Sports Pickleball Center at Andheri Sports Complex, the week-long spectacle drew players, team owners, partners and fans for a packed schedule of high-intensity matches. In the Pro League final, Hyderabad Vikings staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Bengaluru Blazers 3–2 after trailing 0–2, while Ahmedabad Olympians finished third. In the Challenger League, Delhi Snipers edged past Mumbai Chhatrapati Warriors 3–2 to lift the title, with Jaipur Stallions taking third place.
The finals culminated in a grand closing ceremony, where Randy Blanco of Hyderabad Vikings was named most valuable player of the Global Sports Pro League, and Asmi Sapra of Delhi Snipers took the MVP honour in the Challenger League.
The tournament carried a festival-like atmosphere, with Bollywood actors, dignitaries and league founders, including filmmaker Shashank Khaitan, engaging with players and spectators. Khaitan said the event showcased pickleball as a sport rooted in community and inclusivity, bringing together international players, Indian talent, families and fans across age groups.
Global Sports Pickleball chief architect – pickleball growth Hemal Jain, said Season 2 reflected the sport’s rapid evolution in India, marked by competitive depth, strong fan enthusiasm and seamless integration of Indian and international players.
The Grand Slam alone featured more than 3,600 matches, with 1,500 players from over 16 countries and representation from 26 Indian states. Winners in the pro categories included Quang Duong and Harsh Mehta (men’s doubles), Megan Fudge and Roos Van Reek (women’s doubles), Sofia Sewing and Casey Diamond (mixed doubles), Sofia Sewing (women’s singles) and Ronan Jack Camron (men’s singles).
The Global Sports Pro and Challenger Pickleball League featured 100 players from nine countries and was broadcast nationally on Zee5, Zee Café and &flix, with global live-streaming on YouTube, helping drive strong fan engagement and packed stands throughout the tournament.
Headquartered in Mumbai, Global Sports Pickleball is a full-stack pickleball solutions provider, managing 82 courts across India and Dubai, and running marquee events including the Monsoon Pickleball Championship, the Pro and Challenger League with Grand Slam, and the upcoming Indian Open 2026.
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Cars24 co-founder Gajendra Jangid steps down amid leadership churn
Exits of CEO Himanshu Ratnoo and Ankit Bhalla add to top-level reshuffle
NEW DELHI: Cars24 has seen further top-level changes with co-founder Gajendra Jangid stepping down, adding to a series of senior exits at the company in recent months.
According to media reports, Jangid conveyed his decision in an internal communication to employees, stating that he had been considering the move for some time. He noted that there comes a stage when a company no longer relies on its founders to keep progressing, adding that it felt like the right moment to step back.
His exit follows a period of notable leadership churn at the Gurugram-based company. Recently, Himanshu Ratnoo stepped down as chief executive officer, while Ankit Bhalla also exited the organisation, signalling movement across key roles.
Responding to the development, Vikram Chopra acknowledged Jangid’s contribution, crediting him for shaping the brand, driving its marketing direction, and supporting the development of key teams and platforms within the ecosystem.
With multiple senior departures in quick succession, the company appears to be entering a phase of internal restructuring as it continues to scale its used car business in a competitive market.
