CHENNAI: Aimed at fostering the pickleball sport in Tamil Nadu, the government is in the process of setting up dedicated pickleball courts in Chennai and across the State, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu is committed in supporting new age sports and fostering opportunities for young talents through structured programmes, tournaments and high quality facilities, he said at an event here.

"Pickleball game welcomes people across age groups across backgrounds. Its popularity across the world reflects its universal appeal. Tamil Nadu is a vibrant state in sports development and has conducted several national and international events. I am happy to see this initiative takes place for the first time in Chennai," he said at an event here.

Udhayanidhi Stalin

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