Thane East Gets First Public Pickleball Court Boosting Local Sports Culture Growth
GH News April 03, 2026 11:09 PM

A state-of-the-art pickleball court was inaugurated in Thane East by MLA Sanjay Kelkar and MLC Niranjan Davkhare. Developed by People’s Education Society and Dronacharya Sports Academy, the facility aims to boost the sport’s popularity. The Thane Pickleball Association said it will offer accessible infrastructure and encourage students to pursue pickleball professionally.

​Thane: In a significant move to bolster the rapidly growing popularity of Pickleball, a state-of-the-art court was inaugurated in Thane East. The facility was officially opened by MLA Sanjay Kelkar and Memeber of Legislative Council Niranjan Davkhare. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the People’s Education Society and the Dronacharya Sports Academy.

​While Thane previously hosted several private courts, this facility is being hailed as the first major venue designed to be easily accessible to the general public. Spearheaded by the Thane Pickleball Association, the project aims to provide high-quality infrastructure to local athletes.

​The ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Vidyadhar Vaishampayan and Alhad Joshi of the People’s Education Society, alongside Manohar Dumbare and Sachin More of the Thane Pickleball Association.

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