Pune, 25th May, 2026: Reflecting the growing momentum of padel in India, 7Padel MS Dhoni officially opens the doors to its newest venue in Koregaon Park, Pune, inaugurated by Honourable Shri Jay Ajit Dada Pawar. 7Padel MS Dhoni, the country’s, is the brainchild of PadelPark India, co-founded by Nikhil Sachdev, Ronak Daftary, Jigar Doshi, and Pratik Doshi. Located in the heart of the city, the venue features four padel courts and three pickleball courts designed for both competitive and recreational play.
The facility introduces residents to a sport that combines the strategy of tennis with the dynamic use of walls inspired by squash, known for its quick learning curve, social doubles format, and highly addictive gameplay. Its fast-paced, engaging nature has made padel especially popular among young professionals and fitness-focused urban communities.
With padel experiencing rapid global growth and already gaining traction in metro cities through tournaments, coaching programs, and a growing player base, its expansion into Pune marks a natural next step in India’s evolving sports and lifestyle landscape. While Pune has already seen the early emergence of padel courts, this launch represents a significant step forward in building a more vibrant, community-driven ecosystem for the sport.
Positioned as the launch of a new sporting hub for the city, the venue goes beyond being just another facility. It aims to accelerate Pune’s adoption of padel by building awareness, accessibility, and community engagement around the sport.
Reflecting on this milestone, Nikhil Sachdev, Co-Founder, PadelPark India, said, “Pune has always had a strong sporting culture. Koregaon Park, is the heart of Pune’s culture and community, felt like the perfect starting point for us the city. We hope to see “
The venue is set to become a hub for Pune’s early adopters, from tennis and badminton players to fitness enthusiasts across Koregaon Park, Kalyani Nagar, and Viman Nagar. With introductory sessions, coaching programs, and community events, it aims to build a strong player base from the outset. Currently, 7Padel operates 54 courts across India, with Hyderabad set to be the next addition to its growing network. In Mumbai, padel has already gained momentum through tournaments, coaching academies, and a fast-growing community, driven by how exciting and addictive the sport is to play. Pune now stands at the cusp of a similar wave.
As India’s urban sports ecosystem evolves, the launch of 7Padel MS Dhoni in Pune reflects the growing momentum of padel across cities. With its fast-paced rallies, social format, and easy learning curve, the sport is instantly engaging and hard to put down, setting the stage for Pune to become a key part of this movement.
About PadelPark India:
PadelPark India is India’s leading 360° padel ecosystem, dedicated to building, managing, and scaling the sport nationwide. The platform spans infrastructure development through SkyPadel, competitive play via the Indian Padel Tour, grassroots and elite training through the Indian Padel Academy in partnership with Westlife Foodworld, Bullpadel India as the sole distributor of Bullpadel products in India, and 7Padel MS Dhoni as its consumer-facing brand. With a mission to make padel accessible, aspirational, and professionally managed, PadelPark India continues to drive the structured growth of the sport through strategic partnerships, international collaborations, and community-led initiatives. For more information, visit padelpark.in.
About 7Padel MS Dhoni
7Padel MS Dhoni by PadelPark India is India’s largest padel court management platform, built to make the sport accessible and professionally managed across the country. With 50+ owned and managed centres nationwide, it focuses on delivering a consistent, high-quality player experience. Backed by the sporting leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the execution strength of PadelPark India, the platform is designed to scale padel across India with credibility, consistency, and a long-term vision.
