Nagaland Pickleball Association to host Christmas Charity Invitation 2025 in Dimapur to aid orphanages and destitute homes.
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DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Pickleball Association (NPA) will host the Christmas Charity Invitation 2025 on December 22 and 23 at The Fitness House, Dimapur.
The two-day pickleball tournament is being organised to bring together Nagaland’s growing pickleball community, stated an update.
The event will be held in aid of Spring Harbour Home and Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home, with all charitable proceeds contributed on behalf of the NPA and the pickleball community.
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Event surplus, patron contributions, and a monetary donation register placed at the venue will form the sources of charity contribution. To ensure transparency, all donations will be monetary, and donations in kind will not be accepted.
The tournament categories include Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Veterans Doubles (40+) with age verification via Aadhaar, Mixed Doubles, and Inter-Club Championship in Grand Rally Format comprising two men, two men 40+, and two women.
On Day 1, December 22, the schedule includes Men’s Singles at 10 am, Mixed Doubles at 11 am, Men’s Doubles (Open) at 1 pm, and the Men’s 40+ category at 2 pm. All Day 1 matches will be played up to the semi-final stage.
On Day 2, December 23, the Men’s Singles final will take place at 1:30 pm, the Men’s Doubles final at 2:30 pm, the Men’s 40+ Final at 3:00 pm, the Mixed Doubles final at 3:30 pm, and the Inter-Club Championship at 4:00 pm.
It was mentioned that the Christmas Charity Invitation focuses on giving, sharing, and supporting those in need. Alongside competitive play, the event will feature live music, food stalls, a BBQ corner, and community engagement activities.
A charity handover ceremony will be conducted on Day 2, formally acknowledging the contributions made to Spring Harbour Home and Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home.
Participation is through direct invitation, with registration confirmed only after payment and form submission. Aadhaar verification is mandatory for the Veterans (40+) category. Participants may compete in a maximum of two categories, and all official communication—including fixtures and updates—will be shared via WhatsApp broadcast.