Samantha Ruth-owned Chennai Super Champs conducts free pickleball camp for government schools

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Published at :November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Modified at :November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Chennai Super Champs conducts free pickleball camp for 250 government school students

Over 250 students from local government schools got their first-ever experience of playing pickleball.

Chennai Super Champs, the city’s World Pickleball League franchise owned by renowned actor-entrepreneur Samantha Ruth Prabhu, conducted a free pickleball coaching camp.

The event took place at the newly inaugurated indoor courts of Sathyabama University introducing 250 students from local government schools to the sport for the first time.

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Certified coaches from AIPA (All India Pickleball Association) and APTSU (Amateur Pickleball Tamil Nadu Sports Unit) led training sessions that included basic skills, drills and guided match play.

The initiative comes ahead of Chennai Super Champs hosting its flagship pickleball tournament, the inaugural Chennai Open, scheduled from November 13.

The franchise aims to promote pickleball at the grassroots level and expand access to structured coaching across the city. More such camps are planned for schools and communities in the coming weeks.

Who organized the free pickleball coaching camp in Chennai?

The camp was organized by Chennai Super Champs, the city’s World Pickleball League franchise owned by actor-entrepreneur Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

Where was the coaching camp held?

The camp took place at the newly inaugurated indoor courts of Sathyabama University in Chennai.

Who participated in the event?

Around 250 students from local government schools participated, many of them experiencing pickleball for the first time.

What is the Chennai Super Champs’ upcoming event?

The franchise is set to host its flagship tournament – the inaugural Chennai Open – starting November 13, 2025.

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Alex graduated in mass communication in 2016 and has been covering global sports for Khel Now since then. He is covering sports tech, igaming, sports betting and casino domain from 2017.