Gaurav Natekar is an Arjuna Awardee, seven time national Tennis champion and a double gold medalist at the Asian Games in Hiroshima in 1994. He is a the founder and CEO of World Pickleball League, India’s official Pickleball League at a global level.He is also the MD of Natekar Sports and Fitness, Gaurav's company works with state governments, real estate companies, public institutions and corporates through 1. Consulting and advisory: Consulting, advisory and implementing turnkey projects for design and development of sports infrastructure.2. Allocation of marketing / CSR budgets for sports activities, advising on formation of sport policies, conceptualising and implementing IP’s through sports events.3. Infrastructure building: Identifying and assessing properties for sports facilities, vendor negotiation for developing sports infrastructure, and ensuring quality control on the infrastructure4. Managing sports academies: Structure and implement coaching academies, formulate coaching plans and monitor progress to ensure smooth deliveryIn addition, he is:1. Former Consultant - Ernst&Young2. Strategic Advisor - Mahika.3.Former advisor to Tata Projects Ltd4.Advisor to Jana Jal, a safe water drinking solutions company.5.Former advisor to Tata Trusts.6. Former member of the CII’s national committee for sports that is driving change in Indian sport through various govt. and private initiatives.7. Gaurav has also worked closely with various print and media publications such as Star Sports, Sony TV, Neo Sports, The Times Group, Mid-Day Mumbai etc. by contributing to articles and being on their commentary and expert commentators panels for various large sporting events.