Padel, a racket sport that combines elements of Tennis and Squash, is usually played in doubles on a small court surrounded by walls. Players can hit the ball from this wall in order to play, adding a strategic dimension to the game. Small Padel courts and the use of walls can make it easier for beginners to learn and enjoy, while strategic elements and the ability to hit off the wall add depth and excitement to experienced players.
In the CUPRA FIP Tour, the tournament will showcase the best Indian Padel talent, along with renowned international players from countries like Spain, Japan, Netherlands, France, Italy and Iran. Organized by The Times Group, India’s leading media company and Padel League Private Limited (a subsidiary of PTL Sports Group) and sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP), this tournament is an exciting addition to the Indian sports calendar. This is the first international tournament sanctioned by the FIP in India, an important milestone in the country’s Padel journey.
Vineet Jain, Managing Director of The Times Group said, “We are excited to host the first FIP event at the prestigious Bennett University. This pioneering event will further accelerate the growth of Padel in India and drive new players and fans to the sport. Padel has potential to become one of the premier sports in the country and attract investment in infrastructure and facilities.We are really looking forward to a successful tournament and the first of many events to happen in India.
“We are very excited to continue FIP India Promotion and see the growth of Padel in the Indian sports ecosystem,” said Aditya Khanna, Founding Director of Padel League Private Ltd. & Tournament Director FIP Promotions India. “This tournament will give Indian players a tremendous opportunity to showcase their talent on an international platform and participate in the global Padelmovement.”
The decision of the International Padel Federation (FIP) to bring the tour to India underlines its belief in the country’s potential for the growth of Padel. India has been chosen as the 32nd stop of the CUPRA FIP Tour, adding momentum to the rise of the sport in the region, where interest from athletes, fans and investors continues to grow.
The CUPRA FIP tour not only allows players to compete internationally, but also nurtures many Indian talents who can make India an important force in the global Padel community. With the support of events like FIP Promotion India, Indian athletes get access to more opportunities, increasing the sport’s visibility and appeal in the country.
As part of the international Promotion Series, FIP Promotion India joins other global stops in November, including Vic and Roquetas de Mar in Spain, Doha in Qatar, and Houten in the Netherlands. The CUPRA FIP Tour provides players with the opportunity to accumulate ranking points, serving as a gateway to higher level tournaments on the international circuit.
“After many years in the sports and entertainment business, it is a luxury to work with The Times Group, Aditya Khanna, Ashish Khanna & Pranav Kohli on this new project: India Padel Story,” said Javier Sansierra, Int’l Consultant, Madrid. , Spain. “The ambitious project to develop the sport of Padel in India is a real challenge for all of us, but his professionalism and enthusiasm are contagious and give us the strength to continue working hard. Padel has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world in the last decade and we want to give him the opportunity for a very entertaining, easy to learn and very social sport. Padel is the perfect sport for anyone who likes to switch from other sports.
Padel, which originated in Mexico and quickly became popular in Europe and Latin America, is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. In India, the sport has found enthusiastic support, with Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai emerging as important centers for Padel players and local talent. As FIP Promotion India brings Padel to the forefront, this event is expected to fuel the growth of the sport and bring one step closer to mainstream recognition in the country.
Pranav Kohli, Director of Padel League Private Ltd. said, “Padel has taken the world by storm. With the support of FIP, we expect Padel to become a major sport in India. We are excited for the first FIP promotion event in India at Bennett University.
The semi-finals and finals of the tournament will be held on November 23 and 24, 2024 and will be telecast live on The Times Group’s Zoom TV channel as well as live streaming on FIP’s YouTube Channel, Current Sports YouTube Channel & YouTube Zoom. Channels in India.
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