Woodball in India

Woodball sports started in India from the year 2002 by Mr. Ashish Deshmukh & Mr. Pravin Manwatkar under the banner of the Woodball Federation of India. In the year 2003 Late Mr.Ramesh Nikose (MLC) Mr. Ajay Sontakke & some members from various states of India formed the Woodball Association of India.

To promote & develop Woodball in India after discussions Woodball Federation of India merge with the Woodball Association of India. In 2003 Woodball Association of India getting affiliation from the International Woodball Federation & Asian Woodball Federation Woodball Association of India is Government registered body along with 26 Affiliated State Associations & Union Territory of India.

The Indian Woodball Team first time participating in the 3rd Asian University Woodball Championship & 7th Malaysia Woodball International Open Championship Lanjut, Malaysia from 6 -12 August 2003.

From 2003 to till time The Indian Woodball Team Participated in the 30th  International Woodball Championships including all Major & Important Championship like World / Asian Universities, World Championship, Asian Championships & Asian Beach Games. In India we have a  five  International Referees & Two International Coaches.