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PadelPark brings Bullpadel 2026 apparel collection to India
New e-commerce play opens doors to premium padel gear nationwide
MUMBAI: PadelPark India has served up a fresh play for India’s fast-growing padel community with the launch of the Bullpadel 2026 apparel collection on its official e-commerce platform.
The move marks Bullpadel’s dedicated online retail entry into India, making its performance-focused apparel accessible to players and enthusiasts across the country. Until now, access to specialised padel gear has been limited, but the new platform aims to bridge that gap with a few clicks.
The timing is no accident. Padel is quietly rallying momentum in India, with more than 350 courts now active and a growing urban following across cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. What was once a niche sport is now finding its rhythm among a new generation of players.
Globally, Bullpadel has built a reputation for blending technical precision with sleek design, becoming a go-to name on international circuits. Top players including Federico Chingotto, Gemma Triay and Paquito Navarro are often seen sporting the brand in high-stakes matches, lending it both credibility and court-side visibility.
The 2026 collection itself leans into performance and practicality. Expect a full wardrobe for the court, from t-shirts and polos to jackets, skirts, shorts and track pants. The apparel uses lightweight, double-sided microfiber technology with quick-dry properties designed to handle both intense rallies and India’s demanding playing conditions.
For PadelPark India founder Nikhil Sachdev, the launch is part of a larger game plan. “India’s padel community has grown faster than anyone anticipated, and the appetite for premium, sport-specific gear is real. Bullpadel is the gold standard globally, and making it accessible to Indian players through a dedicated platform is a natural next step in building a complete padel ecosystem here,” he said.
Beyond its own platform, the collection will also be available through select retail partners and leading e-commerce marketplaces, ensuring both online convenience and offline access.
As padel finds its footing in India, this launch signals a shift from curiosity to commitment, where the sport is not just played, but properly kitted out too.
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Pluckk partners Pickleball Maharashtra Open 2026 as freshness partner
Event from 1 to 3 May in Mumbai to feature clean-label food and experience zone.
MUMBAI: Game, set, snack because even the fastest rallies need a fresh refill. Pluckk, a fresh food-focused digital brand, has been named the Official Freshness Partner for the Pickleball Maharashtra Open 2026, set to take place from 1 to 3 May at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai. Organised by the Maharashtra Pickleball Association, the tournament brings together a growing community around one of India’s fastest-rising sports.
As part of the partnership, Pluckk will introduce an on-ground ‘Experience Zone’, offering athletes and attendees access to quick, clean and functional food options throughout the three-day event. The spread will include 100 per cent natural tender coconut water, cold-pressed juices and plant-based protein bars, all positioned as no-added-sugar, no-preservative alternatives.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in sports culture, where nutrition is becoming as central as performance. Pickleball’s rapid rise from a niche pastime to a fitness-driven community sport has created space for brands to plug into lifestyle narratives beyond the game itself.
For Pluckk, the association is as much about visibility as it is about positioning. By embedding itself within an active sports ecosystem, the brand is pitching fresh, clean eating as a seamless extension of movement, recovery and everyday wellness.
With the Maharashtra Pickleball Association aiming to expand the sport’s reach and engagement, the addition of nutrition-led experiences adds another layer to the event’s appeal. And for players and spectators alike, the message is clear: staying energised on court now comes with a side of clean convenience.
