Indian sports wrap, July 17: Jio World Garden to host World Pickleball League season 2
PICKLEBALL
World Pickleball League announces Jio World Garden as venue for Season 2
The World Pickleball League (WPBL) announced Jio World Garden as the host venue for Season 2, set to take place in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026.
With six competing teams, World Pickleball League Season 2 will be the first-ever franchise sports league to be held at Jio World Garden.
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GOLF
Neha shoots stunning 65, takes 3-shot lead in 9th leg of Hero WPGT
Neha Tripathi, one of the most experienced stars on the Indian women’s circuit, produced a stunning 7-under 65 that catapulted her into a 3-shot lead after the second round of ninth leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Clover Greens here on Thursday.
Even as the 33-year-old Neha made a move to the top, overnight leader Amandeep Drall suffered a big drop with a round of 4-over 76, seven shots worse than her first round at the Rs 15 lakh event.
Amandeep has now slipped from sole first to tied ninth at the Clover Greens par-72 layout.
– PTI
