London Olympics bronze medalist and ace shuttler, Saina Nehwal, joined Hyderabad Pickleball League as co-owner of Keerthi Warriors.
This marks her first venture into team ownership, opening a new chapter in her journey as an athlete and mentor.
“For me, sport has always been about inspiring people and creating pathways for young talent. Pickleball is at a stage today where badminton was many years ago; it has enormous potential
to grow across India,” Saina said.
“Through the Hyderabad Pickleball League and Keerthi Warriors, I want to contribute to building the grassroots, create opportunities for children and youth, and help this sport reach every corner of the country,” she said.
Keerthi Reddy from Keerthi Warriors, owned by Keerthi Estates, said having a champion like Saina Nehwal join our team, Keerthi Warriors was a landmark moment for the HPL.