About IPBL

The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) is India's first official pickleball league, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), endorsed by the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF), and recognised by the Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs. The inaugural season, scheduled from December 1–7, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, marks a significant milestone in the country's sporting evolution.

With pickleball emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing sports, IPBL brings its accessibility, pace, and vibrant community spirit to the national stage—uniting top talent from India and abroad in a professional, credible, and culturally expressive platform.

About Capital Warriors Gurgaon

Capital Warriors Gurgaon represents the dynamism and competitive spirit of a new India— youthful, ambitious, and performance-driven. As one of the six franchises competing in the inaugural IPBL season, the team reflects the strength and cultural pulse of Gurgaon.

With a talented roster of international and Indian players, Capital Warriors Gurgaon steps into the league with a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and high-impact play, aligned with IPBL's vision of elevating pickleball as a national movement.

Leadership

• Dr. Payal Kanodia – Franchise Lead
• Aishwarya Bansal – Franchise Director

Coaching & Management Team

• Hercilio Cabieses: General Manager
• Miranda Canieses: Assistant General Manager
• Coach: Monica Menon
• Team Manager: Aeishwary Gupta

Team Roster – Season 1

• Jack Munro – Superstar Male International
• Emilia Schmidt – Superstar Female International
• Stavya Bhasin – Superstar Male Indian
• Naimi Mehta – Superstar Female Indian
• Arik Badami – Rising Star Male
• Danielle Jones – Rising Star Female