{"id":312,"date":"2021-08-15T05:51:43","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T05:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/blaze\/news-block-pro\/mobile-lunch-accidently-company-copy-3\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:45:24","slug":"how-japan-changed-video-games-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandbuddiess.com\/?p=312","title":{"rendered":"Times Network Rolls Out Pickleball Now Grand Prix in Delhi to Popularize India\u2019s Fastest-Growing Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Times Network has announced the launch of the <strong>Pickleball Now Grand Prix<\/strong> in <strong>Delhi<\/strong>, adding a high-profile, lifestyle-sporting event to the city\u2019s calendar. The initiative is part of the network\u2019s broader push to bring pickleball \u2014 one of India\u2019s fastest-growing racquet sports \u2014 into the mainstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grand Prix is designed to blend competitive pickleball with community engagement and premium branding. While the event format is still being finalized, it promises to feature multiple player categories and attract both recreational and serious athletes. The tournament is likely to follow the structure of earlier Pickleball Now events, which hosted 250+ participants across seven dedicated courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-621\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.blazethemes.com\/digital-newspaper-five\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2021\/08\/StockSnap_KBOD9J4BOT-min-scaled-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Times Network is also tapping marquee lifestyle and consumer brands to sponsor and partner in the event, reinforcing the Grand Prix\u2019s image as a \u201csport + lifestyle\u201d showcase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/brandbuddiess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ANI-20250125280-0_1738065924571_1739772889306-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1103 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandbuddiess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ANI-20250125280-0_1738065924571_1739772889306-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brandbuddiess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ANI-20250125280-0_1738065924571_1739772889306-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brandbuddiess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ANI-20250125280-0_1738065924571_1739772889306-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandbuddiess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ANI-20250125280-0_1738065924571_1739772889306-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/brandbuddiess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ANI-20250125280-0_1738065924571_1739772889306.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-normal-font-size\">With this move, Times Network hopes to fuel pickleball\u2019s rapid growth in urban India, tapping into both the sport\u2019s grassroots community and its premium, aspirational audience. The Delhi edition adds another key market to the network\u2019s pickleball efforts and may set the stage for future expansions across other cities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\">To amplify the reach of the Pickleball Now Grand Prix, Times Network is expected to leverage its strong media presence across television, digital, and social platforms. This multi-channel promotion will help introduce the sport to new audiences while giving participants a platform to showcase their talent. By integrating expert commentary, behind-the-scenes content, and interactive fan engagement, the network aims to create a 360-degree sporting experience rather than just a competitive event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry observers believe that this initiative could accelerate pickleball\u2019s rise as a mainstream sport in India. With increasing corporate participation, growing community leagues, and heightened interest among young urban professionals, pickleball is fast evolving from a niche activity into a widely played lifestyle sport. The Grand Prix in Delhi signals a long-term commitment by Times Network to nurture this momentum\u2014potentially shaping the future of urban recreational sports in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Times Network has announced the launch of the Pickleball Now Grand Prix in Delhi, adding a high-profile, lifestyle-sporting event to the city\u2019s calendar. 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