Mumbai, Feb 27: In a landmark development for corporate sporting culture in India, Hiranandani Group’s Regalia Business Parks has partnered with Grav8 Sports, founded by RJ Anmol, to launch India’s first-ever CXO Pickleball League, now titled the Regalia CXO Pickleball League. This collaboration positions Regalia Business Parks as a pioneer in blending business leadership with the rising popularity of pickleball, creating a premium platform where business meets sport.
Conceptualised and created by Grav8 Sports, the league brings together the dynamism of business executives and the fast-paced energy of pickleball, encouraging active lifestyles while fostering meaningful professional connections. After a successful debut in Mumbai last year, the league is set to expand into a multi-city tour, covering Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and culminating in a grand finale in Goa. The inaugural edition generated significant buzz, highlighted by an exhibition match featuring Saina Nehwal, RJ Anmol, and Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani.
Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Founder, Hiranandani Group, said
“At Regalia Business Parks, we believe future-ready workplaces go beyond office walls to create thriving business ecosystems. Our association with the CXO Pickleball League, powered by Regalia Business Parks and Grav8 Sports, with Saina Nehwal as Brand Ambassador, reflects this vision—bringing leaders together, encouraging active lifestyles, and blending business, sport, and wellness to strengthen professional connections.”
Olympic medalist and former World No. 1, Saina Nehwal, said
“CXO Pickleball League is the first of its kind in India, and I am thrilled to be part of this India tour. RJ Anmol’s vision for premium sports networking, now joined by the Hiranandani Group, is a winner for Grav8 Sports. Pickleball is inclusive, dynamic, and perfect for fostering connections in corporate communities.”
RJ Anmol, Founder, Grav8 Sports, added:
“Grav8 Sports is revolutionising the Indian corporate sports landscape with the CXO Pickleball League. Partnering with Regalia Business Parks, we are creating a game-changing platform where sport meets business, fostering connections, wellness, and growth. We aim to make pickleball the preferred networking sport over golf within 18 months.”
Manish Gupta, Director – CRE, Regalia Business Parks, said:
“By integrating business networking with sport and wellness, Regalia Business Parks is reinforcing its commitment to holistic growth. Our association with the Regalia CXO Pickleball League, with Saina Nehwal as Brand Ambassador, brings this philosophy to life—creating spaces where productivity, engagement, and community spirit coexist seamlessly.”
Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports globally, has gained popularity within corporate communities due to its accessibility, low impact, and social nature. Often compared to golf for its networking potential, pickleball is emerging as a powerful tool for executive wellness, engagement, and strategic relationship-building in India.
The Regalia CXO Pickleball League aims to combine sport, networking, and wellness, creating a transformative experience for business leaders across the country.