"Take your chances"That's the tagline announcing Coki Nieto as ambassador of KUIKMA, the signing of racket sports de DECATHLON.
Le global 7 number will play with the new KUIKMA Hybrid Pro, wearing his signatureA racket that combines control et power for the most demanding players.
Le 26th January 2026. DECATHLON is pleased to welcome Jorge “Coki” NietoThe Spaniard is better known on the circuit by his nickname, currently ranked number 7 in the worldAs new KUIKMA ambassador for next three yearsThis partnership marks a turning point in the brand's ambition to compete at the highest level of professional padel, while remaining true to its objective: making high performance accessible to all.
Some paths cannot be explained by chance. They are built with regularity, requirement et daily workThis announcement is part of the message "Take your chances"In padel, as in life, it's not luck that decides matches, but the regularity and daily effortThis philosophy defines the path of Coki Nieto and joined the DECATHLON's sports culture.
A player who reached the top thanks to hard work
Coki Nieto begins this new stage at the peak of his career, after the strongest season of his career. His choice to trust DECATHLON represents a differentiating approach on the circuit: choosing a brand that defies traditional high-performance codes.
« DECATHLON is a brand whose values I share. It has always been a part of my sporting life, and being able to compete at the highest level today with its products is something very special. »Says Coki Nieto.
KUIKMA Hybrid Pro: proven performance at the highest level
During this season, Coki Nieto will play with the new KUIKMA Hybrid Pro, a multipurpose racket designed to offer theperfect balance between control and power. This model high performance, tested and co-created with professional playersis now presented with a new design and Coki Nieto's signature.
« I'm really impressed with the performance of this racket. It's very well-rounded. It gives me the control I need without sacrificing power. It perfectly suits my playing style. »

Co-creation: the future of padel at KUIKMA
Throughout this partnership, DECATHLON et Coki Nieto will conduct a process of co-creationaiming to develop a series of KUIKMA rackets in the coming years, with the ambition to bring theexperience at the very highest level to players of all skill levels.
« For a professional athlete, the racket is our tool of the trade. Being able to participate in its development and have it bear my name is something I've dreamed of since childhood. »
From the point of view of DECATHLONThis arrival represents a strategic step.
« Coki embodies the level of excellence we strive for to continue developing our products. At KUIKMA, we design our rackets from start to finish with our own engineers and designers. Her presence at the highest level will allow us to test and validate our products under extreme conditions and strengthen KUIKMA's credibility in professional padel, with the ambition of offering the best performance-to-durability ratio on the market. ", said Frederic Oudeville, Director of KUIKMA Padel.
The challenge: reaching the summit
Coki Nieto et DECATHLON share a clear objective: that a KUIKMA racket wins a tournament Premier Padeldemonstrating that high performance et accessibility can coexist at the highest level.
« If I had to define this step with KUIKMA in one word, it would be “challenge”. The challenge of taking DECATHLON to the top "Concludes Coki Nieto.
























































































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