# Pickleball World Cup founders predict India as 2026 contender 2026-08-13T13:36:54+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Pickleball World Cup founders Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses have predicted India will be a major contender for the 2026 event. In an exclusive interview with Times Now, they said India's ecosystem, Bollywood stars, franchise leagues, creators and marketing, makes the country a fascinating case study for the sport's commercial growth. They envision pickleball evolving into a glamorous, Formula One-style experience with destination tournaments, music and fashion. The founders stressed that fairness must remain central: everyone, regardless of background, should have a chance to represent their country. They also called for global stakeholders to align behind the shared goal of Olympic inclusion. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: commercial growth, India, Olympics, pickleball, Pickleball World Cup, sports Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pickleball-world-cup-founders-predict-india-as-2026-contender/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pickleball-world-cup-founders-predict-india-as-2026-contender/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.