Weekly News Roundup: A Global Push
Padel Around the Globe
Last week, we dabbled around Asia. Now we bring you news from around the world as the sport continues its rapid climb. From league partnerships and global infrastructure pushes to national recognitions and elite on-court drama, this week’s stories show how padel’s momentum is spreading across every corner of the map.
Pro Padel League Partners with ScorePlay to Elevate Content Management
The Pro Padel League has partnered with ScorePlay to enhance its media distribution through AI tagging. The system automates athlete and partner identification, speeding up highlight creation and strengthening PPL’s content reach across broadcast and digital platforms as the league expands globally.
- Read more on Sports Video Group
Westlife Foodworld Teams Up with Indian Padel Academy to Grow Padel Nationwide
Westlife Foodworld, operator of McDonald’s India, partners with the Indian Padel Academy to strengthen infrastructure, boost coaching quality, and grow the sport through school programs, certified training, and city leagues intended to make padel accessible across the country.
- Read more on ScanX
Thailand Recognises Padel and Pickleball as National Sports
Thailand officially recognises padel and pickleball as national sports, a move expected to spark new competitions, attract sponsorships, expand training programs, and increase international participation, potentially inspiring similar recognition across other Asian countries.
- Read more on Times Now
The Padel Club Hong Kong Becomes Asia’s Most Scenic Padel Venue
The Padel Club opens beside Hong Kong’s Observation Wheel with courts overlooking Victoria Harbour. It blends world-class play with skyline views, quickly becoming a social hub and strengthening Hong Kong’s growing presence on the global padel map.
- Read more on Times Now
Chingotto and Galán Deliver a Historic Comeback in Kuwait
Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán overturn a rough first set to defeat Coello and Tapia, winning the FIP World Cup Pairs. The victory cuts the season Race gap to 680 points and keeps the battle for the Barcelona Finals wide open.
- Read more on PadelFIP
Highlights
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From global partnerships to national recognition and season-defining performances, this week shows how quickly Padel’s influence is spreading. Padel Mecca will continue to track the shifts shaping the sport’s next chapter worldwide.
Thailand recognizing padel as a national sport is huge for the game's expasion in Asia. The Padel Club Hong Kong with those harbour views sounds incredible. That Chingotto and Galán comback against Coello and Tapia was absolutly insane, the season race just got way more interesting.