Another box ticked. Padel will make its debut at Asian indoor games and martial arts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 13 to 21. The president of the International Federation (FIP), Luigi Carraro, is pleased to see his sport taking up more and more space within the Olympic Movement.
« The integration of padel marks an extremely important step in the global development of our sport, did he declare. His presence at a major multi-sport event under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia, which I thank on behalf of all those who appreciate padel, confirms the strength of the international project we are leading in conjunction with the national federations and reflects the growing expansion of padel in AsiaWe look forward to working with the OCA, Padel Asia and our national federations so that the values of sport – excellence, respect and friendship – can help create new sporting and cultural opportunities for future generations. »
Padel will also be represented at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, from September 19 to October 4.
