Stupa Sports has announced a multi-year partnership with Swiss Tennis, becoming the Official Competition Management Partner for padel events across the country. The collaboration will introduce a customised competition management system designed to handle tournament operations, rankings, licensing, league administration, player dashboards, payment systems, and notification management.
Matthieu Amgwerd, Head of Padel at Swiss Tennis, said, “Partnering with Stupa Sports initiates a new chapter for the management of our padel events. Their expertise in competition management technology will enhance the overall quality and professionalism of tournaments, helping us provide better services to players, clubs, and officials. This cooperation aligns perfectly with our commitment to grow and develop padel sustainably in Switzerland.”
Stupa Sports CEO Megha Gambhir added, “We are excited to collaborate with Swiss Tennis and support their ambitious vision for growing padel across Switzerland. Our platform’s flexibility and proven track record in sports digitisation will empower the federation to deliver efficient, transparent, and engaging tournament experiences. We look forward to bringing the benefits of digital transformation to Swiss padel.”
Expanding into pickleball with PCL Asia
The Indian sports-tech firm has also signed an exclusive agreement with PCL Asia, becoming the Data & Technology Partner for the Pickleball Champions League Asia Finals 2025, scheduled from 3–7 December at Ramsports Stadium in Shenzhen, China. Stupa will provide officiating tools, video production services, and broadcast technology to enhance the competition.
Stupa’s AI-powered analytics engine, Stupa Cast, will deliver real-time statistics, visual overlays, and data-led storytelling for matches. The system will be supported by a multi-angle Decision Review System to improve officiating accuracy and fairness. Additionally, the event will feature Stupa’s multi-camera HD streaming infrastructure, complete with integrated graphics and sponsor visual packages.
Steve Kuhn, Co-founder of PCL Asia, said, “Partnering with Stupa Sports marks a significant milestone for PCL Asia and the broader pickleball community. Their advanced technology solutions, including AI-driven analytics and precision officiating tools, will enhance the competitive integrity and viewing experience of our events. We are excited to collaborate with a company that shares our vision for growing pickleball across Asia through innovation and excellence.”
Deepak Malik, Founder & COO of Stupa Sports, commented, “Entering the world of pickleball is a milestone moment for us, and we are thrilled to do so with an innovative partner like PCL Asia and Ramsports. Alongside providing technology, we aim to shape the future of this rapidly growing sport. Our AI-driven analytics and officiating tools will bring a new dimension of professionalism and engagement to pickleball, and we are confident that the PCL Asia Finals will serve as the definitive showcase for the sport’s digitally-enhanced future.”
A growing global footprint
Stupa Sports has already deployed its technology across volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and padel. These new partnerships with Swiss Tennis and PCL Asia highlight the company’s ambition to expand its global presence and reinforce its role as a leader in sports digitisation across multiple disciplines.
