Discover the sport of racquetball — its history, global standing, and development across Rajasthan.
Racquetball is a racquet sport played with a hollow rubber ball on an indoor or outdoor court. It was invented in 1950 by Joseph Sobek in Greenwich, Connecticut. The sport combines elements of handball, squash, and tennis.
Racquetball was one of the charter members of the World Games first held in 1981. It has been included in five IOC-Recognized Continental Games, including the Pan American Games, since 1995. The International Racquetball Federation (IRF) was formed in 1979 and was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1985 — one of the youngest sports ever to receive this recognition.
In India, the Indian Racquetball Association (IRA) was formed in 2023 and is affiliated to the International Racquetball Federation. The Rajasthan Racquetball Association (RRA) was formed in 2025 and received affiliation from the IRA in the same year.
The International Racquetball Federation (IRF) was recognized by the IOC in 1985 — one of the youngest sports ever to receive this honour.
Racquetball was a charter member of the World Games in 1981 and has featured in five IOC-Recognized Continental Games since 1995.
The Indian Racquetball Association (IRA) was formed in 2023. RRA was established in 2025 and affiliated with IRA in the same year.
