International Padel Federation (FIP)
Premier Padel begins new era with Polo as chief executive
Premier Padel has appointed Eno Polo as its CEO to lead the next phase of its sporting development, commercial growth and global expansion following the recent merger agreement with rival organisation the World Padel Tour (WPT).
QSI takes ownership of padel with WPT acquisition
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the Qatari government-backed investment fund, has completed its takeover of the sport of padel, with its Premier Padel series to merge with the rival World Padel Tour
Controversial ITF padel plan falls short at AGM vote
A controversial proposal from the International Tennis Federation board for the world tennis body to take on the governance of rival racquet sport padel has failed to receive the support from the required…
FIP threatens legal action over ITF’s ‘hostile attempted takeover of padel’
The International Padel Federation (FIP) is threatening legal action against the International Tennis Federation (ITF) over a proposal that is due to be discussed at the international tennis body’s annual g…
WPT suffers setback in Premier Padel competition dispute and player claim
The World Padel Tour (WPT) has suffered a setback in its attempt to bring an anti-trust lawsuit against new rival series Premier Padel and has learned that it will no longer be able to bring a joint arbitration…
Premier Padel appoints Octagon to market Madrid event
Premier Padel, the new global padel tour run by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and backed by players body the Professional Padel Association (PPA) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), has appointed…
OCA and FIP working towards inclusion of padel at the Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia and the International Padel Federation (FIP) have established a task force to work towards the inclusion of the short-court racket sport at the pan-regional Asian Games
Roland Garros to host Europe’s first Premier Padel Major
Premier Padel has announced that it has signed a hosting agreement with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) to stage its first European Major at the Stade Roland Garros complex in Paris later this year
YouTube shows Premier Padel Qatar Major in Spain
Google-owned streaming platform YouTube is broadcasting the Premier Padel Qatar Major, the first event of the inaugural edition of the tour, free of charge in Spain
BeIN to show Premier Padel tour in 37 markets
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports will show the inaugural edition of the Premier Padel tour across 37 countries including Australia, France, New Zealand, Singapore and Turkey
QSI-backed Premier Padel lands multi-territory Sky deal
The new global padel tour backed by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the International Padel Federation (FIP) and the Professional Players Association has announced a broadcast deal with Sky covering multiple…
QSI-backed padel tour agrees ESPN media deal in Latin America
The new global padel tour backed by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the International Padel Federation (FIP) and the Professional Players Association (PPA) have agreed a broadcast deal with US media giant…
International Padel Federation and players challenge WPT at European Commission
The International Padel Federation (FIP) and the Professional Players Association (PPA) have filed a complaint with the European Commission against the World Padel Tour (WPT) under Article 101 of European…
Doha to stage leading event as FIP expands on padel tour plans
The International Padel Federation (FIP) has today (Thursday) revealed the first details of its new official tour, with Doha to host the opening category one event and a deal with a “major new international b…