Weekly News Roundup: From Racquets Unveiled to Campus Courts
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Padel’s momentum stretches from elite engineering to student campuses, global broadcasts, and inclusive competition. This week highlights how innovation, access, and scale continue to shape the sport worldwide. Here are the stories below.
Lamborghini and Babolat Unveil the BL003 Padel Racquet
Luxury automotive design meets elite padel performance as Lamborghini and Babolat launch the BL003. Built with high-modulus carbon, KORIDION foam, and aerodynamic geometry, the racquet emphasizes precision, stability, and maneuverability. It reflects a deepened collaboration focused on pushing technical limits for players seeking top-tier feel and responsiveness.
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Padel Fever Hits the University of Miami
Padel is rapidly embedding itself into U.S. campus culture, led by University of Miami students and alumni. What began as informal play has grown into a 200-member student club, with covered courts now under construction nearby. Miami’s cultural ties and social appeal continue to position it as a national hub for padel growth.
- Read more on University of Miami
beIN Sports Secures Rights to Premier Padel and FIP World Cup
beIN Media Group has secured broadcast rights for the entire 2026 Premier Padel Tour and FIP World Cup across 39 territories. The deal strengthens padel’s global media footprint, covering 24 tournaments in 17 countries and introducing new markets. Enhanced broadcast formats aim to deepen fan engagement worldwide.
- Read more on Advanced Television
Padel Connects Amputee Athletes Through Inclusive Competition
Padel’s accessibility is changing lives beyond competition. British amputee Andrew Simister found community and confidence through the Inclusive Padel Tour, pairing disabled and non-disabled players worldwide. The sport’s enclosed courts and social format make it uniquely inclusive, offering both athletic opportunity and emotional support for athletes and families alike.
- Read more on BBC
CUPRA FIP Tour 2026 Expands to 17 New Countries
The CUPRA FIP Tour enters 2026 with over 200 tournaments across five continents, adding 17 new host countries and nearly 400 combined draws. With expanded Platinum and Gold events, the tour strengthens its role as the competitive backbone of professional padel, supporting player development alongside Premier Padel and youth circuits.
- Read more on FIP
Highlights
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Padel keeps finding new ways to surprise, whether through technology, media reach, or the communities it brings together. The sport is moving fast, crossing borders and breaking molds. More developments are already lining up, so keep an eye out next week.