{"id":33412,"date":"2025-11-19T10:12:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/padelgalis.com\/el-padel-da-un-paso-historico-reconocido-como-deporte-oficial-en-los-juegos-asiaticos\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T11:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T10:02:54","slug":"el-padel-da-un-paso-historico-reconocido-como-deporte-oficial-en-los-juegos-asiaticos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/padelgalis.com\/en\/el-padel-da-un-paso-historico-reconocido-como-deporte-oficial-en-los-juegos-asiaticos\/","title":{"rendered":"Padel Takes a Historic Step: Recognized as an Official Sport in the Asian Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The global growth of Padel continues to advance at great speed. Today, the International Padel Federation (FIP) and its continental body, Padel Asia, have announced a momentous milestone: Padel has been officially recognized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)<\/strong> and will be part of the sports program for the upcoming editions of the Asian Games<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

A recognition that not only consolidates the expansion of Padel on the continent, but also brings it one step closer to its great objective: inclusion in the Olympic Games<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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A decisive boost for the growth of Padel in Asia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The OCA highlighted that this decision, together with the strategic alliance with the FIP and Padel Asia, will strengthen the development of Padel throughout the region<\/strong>, allowing its official incorporation in future editions of the Asian Games.<\/p>\n\n

This announcement comes after other significant milestones, such as the presence of Padel in the 2023 European Games<\/strong>, the 2022 South American Games<\/strong>, and the upcoming 2026 Mediterranean Games<\/strong>. The OCA’s recognition represents a crucial step forward on the path to the Olympic stage. <\/p>\n\n

A key continent in the expansion of Padel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The growth of Padel in Asia has been extraordinary. Currently, the continent has: <\/p>\n\n

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  • More than 4,600 courts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1,700 clubs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Presence in more than 30 countries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    The creation of Padel Asia has boosted regional governance and the expansion of the sport. In addition, Asia has hosted some of the most important events on the international calendar: <\/p>\n\n

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    • FIP Asian Cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • FIP World Championships in Doha (2021, 2024) and Dubai (2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 24 tournaments of the Cupra FIP Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3 Premier Padel events<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 8 FIP Promises youth tournaments in 2024 alone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      The FIP today represents almost 100 national federations<\/strong> and more than 35 million players<\/strong> worldwide, with a total exceeding 80,000 courts<\/strong> globally.<\/p>\n\n

      An announcement with the perfect setting: Kuwait<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

      The OCA’s recognition was announced during the inaugural FIP World Cup Pairs tournament<\/strong>, held last week in Kuwait, headquarters of the Olympic Council of Asia. During the event, the President of the FIP, Luigi Carraro<\/g>, met with the Hon. Dr. Husain A. H. Z. Al-Musallam, Director General and Technical Director of the OCA, to strengthen cooperation between both organizations. <\/p>\n\n

      Key statements that set the course for Padel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

      Luigi Carraro, President of the FIP<\/strong>, celebrated the announcement:\u201cThe OCA has unanimously recognized Padel as an official sport of the Asian Games, a huge step for our sport. This recognition confirms the global expansion of Padel and its growing presence in Asia and the rest of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

      Hon. Dr. Husain A. H. Z. Al-Musallam, OCA <\/strong>, highlighted:\u201cPadel is inspiring a new generation of athletes in Asia. Its inclusion reflects our commitment to emerging sports that unite people and embody Olympic values.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

      Tariq Zainal, President of Padel Asia<\/strong>, added:\u201cThe inclusion of Padel in the Asian Games opens an extraordinary platform for Asian athletes to demonstrate their talent. It is the beginning of a new chapter for Padel in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

      Upcoming events: 2026 will be a key year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

      Padel will debut as an official sport in two major OCA events:<\/p>\n\n

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      • Asian Beach Games \u2013 Sanya, China:<\/strong> April 22\u201330, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Asian Games \u2013 Aichi-Nagoya, Japan:<\/strong> September 19 \u2013 October 4, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        A historic calendar that will consolidate the role of Padel in the largest multi-sport competition on the continent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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