The Egypt confirms its rise to power on the international stage of paddle Following an official meeting between Luigi Carraro , president of the International Federation of Padel (FIP) and the Egyptian Minister of Sports Gohar Nabil It has been announced that the country will host two major competitions in 2027: the FIP Africa Padel Cup and FIP Junior Africa Padel Cup .
This announcement comes at a particular time, as the country is currently hosting a stage of the circuit Premier Padel P2 in Newgiza bringing together several of the world's best players.
Recognition of Egypt's strategic role in Africa
This decision strengthens the position of the Egypt as a key player in the development of padel in Africa The simultaneous organization of these two competitions – one dedicated to the continental elite, the other to young talents – reflects a clear desire to structure the discipline at all levels.
The choice of Egypt is part of a broader dynamic driven by the FIP, which seeks to accelerate the growth of African padel , still in the expansion phase but with strong potential.
Ahmed Ghatwary appointed head of African padel
Another important announcement from this meeting: the appointment of Ahmed Ghatwary , president of the Egyptian Padel Federation, at the head of the African committee of the FIP .
This designation confirms Egypt's central role in the organization and structuring of padel on the continent. It also aims to coordinate development initiatives, both in terms of sport and institutions.
Padel is under discussion for the 2027 African Games.
Exchanges between the different bodies were not limited to the organization of events. The question of the integration of the Padel at the 2027 African Games was also addressed.
This project represents a strategic step for the discipline, which continues its development on a global scale and seeks to establish itself permanently in major multi-sport competitions.
Discussions had already begun in this regard between Luigi Carraro et Mustafa Berraf , president of ANOCA (Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa), during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ..
Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

























































































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