BPPL
Bihar Pickleball Association
Established in 2011, BPA is dedicated to promoting pickleball across Bihar and making the sport accessible to everyone.
About BPA
BPA aspires to put Bihar on the national pickleball map by building a strong sporting culture, nurturing emerging talent and creating a pathway for Bihar's players to shine at national and international levels.
Under the leadership of its Secretary, Mr. Ranjan Kumar Gupta, BPA envisions taking pickleball to new heights in Bihar. In collaboration with Caper Sports Club, BPA has launched the Bihar Pickleball Premier League (BPPL) to expand the sport's reach and create more competitive opportunities for players.
Founded
2011Based in
Patna, BiharSecretary
Mr. Ranjan Kumar GuptaRole in BPPL
Co-organiserOur mission
To popularise pickleball across Bihar, nurture local talent, encourage participation at every level and establish Bihar as a prominent destination for pickleball.
Our achievements
- Successfully conducted 11 Bihar State-Level Tournaments.
- Organised 7 Friendship Cup Tournaments to encourage sportsmanship and community participation.
- Hosted 2 East Zone Tournaments in Bihar.
- Avinash Kumar and Aditya Gupta, players from Bihar, have represented India in international-level tournaments.
Players' Achievements
Bihar's pickleball players have consistently delivered outstanding performances at national and zonal-level championships, bringing recognition to the state.
- 10th AIPA National Championship (2026), Kerala: Rajiv Kumar secured Silver in Open Singles, while Ashish Kumar won Bronze in U19 Boys Singles.
- 9th AIPA National Championship: Notable national-level performances, including Aditya Gupta's U19 Gold medal achievement.
- 4th East Zone Tournament: Multiple medal finishes, with Rajiv Kumar delivering outstanding Gold medal performances.
- National-Level Open Categories: Avinash Kumar secured podium finishes in Open Singles and Doubles.
- International Representation: Bihar players have also represented India at international-level pickleball competitions.
These achievements reflect BPA's commitment to nurturing emerging talent, promoting competitive pickleball and providing players with opportunities to excel at national and international levels.