India to Host World Padel League, Featuring Elite International Players

MUMBAI: The World Padel League (WPL) is all set to make its mark in India. This thrilling competition will feature 32 of the world’s best padel players, divided into 4 exciting teams. With support from the Indian Padel Federation (IPF), the event is scheduled to take place at the Nesco Center, Mumbai, from February 5-8. The WPL tournament will comprise seven matches played over four days.

Padel is a racquet-based sport that is similar to tennis and squash. It is played in an enclosed space with a net in the middle, but the court size is much smaller than tennis. The first edition of the competition was organized in Dubai.

Elite international padel players such as Claudia Fernandez Sanchez (Women’s World No. 3), Marta Ortega Gallego (Women’s World No. 7), Sofia Araujo (Women’s World No. 8), Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea (Women’s World No. 15), Federico Chingotto (Men’s World No. 4), Jon Sanz (Men’s World No. 9), Carlos Daniel Gutierrez (Men’s World No. 19), and many other stars will compete for the first time on Indian soil.

Sneha Abraham Sehgal, President of the Indian Padel Federation, said, “The preparations for the World Padel League are in full swing, and we’re looking forward to witnessing its highly anticipated debut in India.” Navdeep Arneja, COO of World Padel League, added, “We are proud to bring the World Padel League to India, where the sport is growing rapidly.”

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