Dimapur, December 21 (MExN): The Nagaland Pickleball Association (NPA) will host the Christmas Charity Invitation 2025 on December 22–23 at The Fitness House, Dimapur.
The two-day pickleball tournament is being organised to bring together Nagaland’s growing pickleball community in the true spirit of Christmas—competitive yet friendly—while giving back to society, the NPA informed in a press release.
The tournament will feature competitions in various categories, namely: Men’s Singles; Men’s Doubles; Veterans’ Doubles (40+); Mixed Doubles; and the Inter-Club Championship (Grand Rally format: 2 men, 2 men 40+, 2 women).
Participation is through direct invitation, with registration confirmed only after payment and form submission, the NPA informed.
Aadhaar verification is mandatory for the Veterans (40+) category, and participants may compete in a maximum of two categories, it said. All official communication, including fixtures and updates, will be shared via WhatsApp broadcast, it added.
As per the NPA, the event will be held in aid of Spring Harbour Home and Kohima Orphanage & Destitute Home, with all charitable proceeds contributed on behalf of the NPA and the pickleball community. Event surplus, patron contributions, and a monetary donation register placed at the venue will form the sources of charity contributions, it said.
To ensure transparency, all donations will be monetary, and donations in kind will not be accepted, the association added. Alongside competitive play, the event will feature live music, food stalls, a BBQ corner, and community engagement activities, the NPA informed.
A charity handover ceremony will be conducted on Day 2, formally acknowledging the charity contributions, it added. More information or queries regarding the tournament can be availed at 8837402472.
