India Racket Sports Equipment Market Overview, 2028

In India, tennis is a well-liked sport that is enjoyed by individuals of all ages. Tennis is a racquet and ball game played by two players or by two teams of two players each. Tennis players are most prevalent in the Asia Pacific area since there are so many players from nations like India. Asia has the biggest percentage of tennis players in the world—nearly 37.9%—compared to other continents. Due to the increasing popularity of games and the concomitant increase in the number of related leagues, India has achieved major advancements in outdoor equipment over the past few years. These nations have also been holding several sports competitions and have created the infrastructure to entice more individuals to engage in some gaming competitions, which has led to the expansion of the Indian market.

According to the research report "India Racket sports equipment Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the market will grow by USD 91.23 Billion in the upcoming year, 2022–2028. The racket segment dominated the overall Indian sports equipment market share in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. India, padel tennis has grown in popularity throughout time and is played by people of all nationalities in all areas. In India, badminton is one of the most well-liked sports that is played. It is frequently played for leisure purposes. Due to the abundance of badminton schools and teaching centers in the region, where it is most popular, many accomplished shutters come from South India. The national governing organization for badminton in India is the Badminton Association of India. It plans several national competitions. The Indian badminton team won the Thomas Cup competition in 2022, making history. A famous badminton competition is taking place. Saina Nehwal became the first Indian woman to hold the coveted World No. 1 ranking in April 2015, and she was also the country's first badminton player to take home a bar of Olympic gold. Sindhu is the only badminton player from India to have won two consecutive medals at the Olympic Games in addition to becoming the first Indian to win the title of Badminton World Champion, which she accomplished in 2019.

Tennis is becoming increasingly famous in India, and many young sportspeople are pursuing professional careers in the sport. Even though most sports fans in India like cricket, tennis has a huge fan base that would not mind spending nights watching the American Open. These folks primarily come from the urban middle and upper classes. As a result, pursuing a tennis career in India might be difficult in a country enamored with cricket and football. Following are the top tennis academies in India are Rohan Bopanna The sports School Tennis Academy-Rohan Bopanna The Sports School Tennis Academy (RBTSSTA) is one of the country’s finest tennis academies, located at The Sports School in Kanakapura. This academy is ideal for tennis-obsessed youngsters since it meets worldwide tennis standards. It provides several levels of instruction to youngsters ranging in age from 4 to 25 years. Rohan is a well-known tennis player, and the teaching he gives is beneficial to youngsters. Mahesh Bhupati Tennis Academies-Mahesh Bhupati Tennis Academies (MBTA) was founded and is operated by Mahesh Bhupati. The Wimbledon and French Open champions hope to leverage this academy to spread the game and encourage more people to learn and enjoy it. A disciplined approach ensures that the academy delivers exceptional advice for students who prove themselves through a rigorous graduating program. The MBTA presently has 10 locations around the country and is proud of its highly skilled and trained coaching team. Sania Mirza Tennis Academy -The Sania Mirza Tennis Academy (SMTA) is the country’s top tennis academy, and the tennis icon herself owns it. The youngster will receive exceptional instruction in this academy, with one of the best international trainers from France and Sania’s supervision. Since its inception in 2013, the academy has evolved significantly, boasting modern infrastructure and an advanced training program. This academy also gives bright needy youngsters free instruction. Indian Tennis Academy -Indian Tennis Academy (ITA) has an advantage over many other tennis academies due to its complete tennis strategy. ITA offers a highly skilled team that concentrates on tennis as a single sport and teaches players’ minds and bodies to assist them in growing and thriving. The institute also creates a food plan for players in Delhi to guarantee overall growth and development, which is required to survive a rigorous tennis game. Zeeshan Ali Tennis Academy -It is an outstanding tennis coaching center run by former Indian Davis Cup champion Zeeshan Ali. In September 2015, Zeeshan Ali Tennis Academy (ZATA) launched its residential tennis programs. This tennis program includes lodging, nutritious meals, five hours of tennis each day, and physical training. ZATA intends to provide the advantages of a tennis-based sports curriculum that is meticulously developed to bring forth the best in every kid.

In metropolitan places, Indians like playing tennis. Vijay Amritraj's accomplishment as India's first and only singles player to go to the Wimbledon Grand Slam quarterfinals has increased his interest in tennis. He made it to the quarterfinals twice. Amritraj had a prominent role in the 1960s and 1970s. He is the first single tennis player from India to reach the top 50 of the WTA rankings. He formerly ranked 16th in the world in the singles game. He has a sibling who played tennis professionally as well. The national governing organization for tennis in India is the All India Tennis Association. It is associated with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), which is responsible for overseeing tennis worldwide. The largest international tennis competition in India is the Maharashtra Open. Each year, Pune hosts an ATP Tour 250 event where the best tennis players from across the globe compete in men's singles and doubles.

India is a country with a population of more than 1.3 billion people, but over the last 70-plus years we have produced only three players who have cracked the top 20 in World Tennis: Ramanathan Krishnan, Ramesh Krishnan, and Vijay Amritraj. Pause and think. Why haven’t we been able to produce more players? Take a look at Serbia which has a population of 69 lakhs and has four players (including the World #1) in the top 50. Delhi alone has a population of 1.9 cores. In this article, we would like to post a few reasons why India is unable to produce world-class players. The first reason is Climate - The climate in most states of India is non-conducive for training throughout the year. It is either too hot or too cold, or it is raining, the second reason is Attitude, parents attitudes are way backward in India. Most parents want their kids to be doctors or engineers; the third reason is coaching, coaching in India lacks properly trained professionals. The majority of the coaches are former ball pickers and linemen, the fourth reason is cost, the cost of becoming a professional player is approximately Rs.1.25 crores per annum. the broadly covers travel, food, entry fees, coaches and staff allowance, etc and the last reason is tall players, technically Indians excel in tennis. we are far superior to our European counterparts in technique. The ideal height is 6'2 for a tennis professional.

The market for racket sports equipment is divided into rackets, balls, glasses, racket bags, shoes, and accessories based on product. Equipment specifically used in lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton, and squash is a sector of the market by sport. The market is divided into supermarkets/hypermarkets, specialty shops, internet businesses, and others based on the distribution channel. Some of the prominent players in the sports equipment market include Adidas AG, Amer Spor, Callaway Golf Co., Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, Nike, Inc., Puma SE, Mizuno Corporation, Sports Direct International PLC, Under Armour, Yonex Co., Ltd.

Covid19 impact on the sports Market
An unprecedented worldwide public health emergency, COVID-19 has influenced practically every industry, and its long-term repercussions are expected to have an impact on industry growth throughout the projection period. Our continuous study strengthens our research framework to guarantee that the underlying COVID-19 problems and potential future directions are included. The paper provides information on COVID-19 while taking into account changes in consumer demand and behavior, buying habits, supply chain rerouting, market forces in play today, and substantial government initiatives. Taking into account the market impact of COVID-19, the revised report offers insights, analyses, projections, and predictions.

Considered in this report
• Geography: India
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report
• India racket equipment market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product
• Tennis (Lawn Tennis)
• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Squash
• Others (Paddle, Racquetball, etc.)

By Technology
• Slip casting
• Pressure casting
• Others

By End User
• Men
• Women
• kids

By Distribution Channel
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and analyzing government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by conducting telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the racket sports industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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