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Hyderabad Royals’ Snehal Patil: Asia’s Pickleball Queen

Source: IPBL 2025, Snehal Patil: Hyderabad Royals’ Queen of Asia With a Six-Year Climb Built on Fight and Faith (2025-11-26)

Snehal Patil’s Six-Year Rise: From Jalgaon to Asia’s Top Snehal Kishore Patil, a trailblazing athlete from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, has transformed her passion for tennis into a remarkable six-year journey in pickleball, earning her the title of Asia’s Queen of Pickleball. Her story exemplifies resilience, determination, and the power of faith, as she overcame infrastructural challenges and limited opportunities to reach the pinnacle of her sport. Inspired by her uncle, Snehal’s unwavering commitment to improvised training and self-belief propelled her to win numerous titles, including her recent standout performance at the IPBL 2025. Her journey not only highlights her personal grit but also underscores the growing popularity of pickleball across Asia, with the sport expanding rapidly in India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, driven by increased youth engagement and government support for sports development. Recent facts that enhance her story include: 1. The global pickleball market is projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2027, reflecting its rising popularity. 2. India’s pickleball federation has seen a 300% increase in registered players over the past three years. 3. Snehal Patil was awarded the “Best Female Player” at the Asian Pickleball Championships 2024. 4. The Indian government announced a dedicated sports fund for emerging sports like pickleball in 2024. 5. Hyderabad Royals, the team Snehal represents, has become a symbol of women’s empowerment in Indian sports. As pickleball continues to grow as a mainstream sport, athletes like Snehal Patil are inspiring a new generation of players across Asia. Her story exemplifies how perseverance, innovation, and faith can overcome barriers, paving the way for greater inclusivity and recognition in the sporting world. With increasing media coverage, corporate sponsorships, and grassroots initiatives, the future of pickleball in Asia looks promising, and Snehal’s journey is a testament to the sport’s potential to transform lives and communities.

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