It was an ambitious, almost risky gamble: to organize the first major international padel competition dedicated to young people in Lésigny. FIP Promises Paris by WME met this challenge brilliantly. Despite initial doubts, the event brought together 340 players from 13 countries and transformed the tennis Padel Lésigny Club a true capital of youth padel. A success that rewards months of work and confirms the organizers' desire to make France a stronghold of tomorrow's world padel.

A tournament designed for young people… just like the pros

The objective was clear from the start: welcoming young people in conditions worthy of professionalswith a dedicated village, entertainment and meticulous organization.
At the origin of the project, William Soliswho recounts:

"The idea was to create a real youth tournament, with all the facilities and activities that go with it, and not just another regional tournament with few participants. I think the mission has even exceeded our expectations."

An ambitious concept, supported by Jean-Thomas Peyrou, competition director and co-founder of the event:

"It was a real gamble. At first, I was afraid the competition wouldn't fill up. We had set the bar very high. As Guillaume says, the goal was not to have a club tournament, but a real international youth tournament."

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340 young people from 13 nations

With record participation and a high level of play, the FIP Promises Paris has established itself as an essential stop on the international calendar.
Franck BinistiThe third founder of the tournament, emphasizes the importance of this first edition:

“When Guillaume presented the project, I was afraid we were moving a bit too fast. Without him, there’s nothing. It’s always difficult to bring young people over from abroad: the costs are significant, and you have to build trust from the very first edition. The competition does cover part of the cost, of course. But thanks to Jean-Thomas’s involvement in the organization and Guillaume’s energy, this tournament immediately took on an exceptional dimension.”

Among the pillars of this success, Anaïs Tardot He also played a key role in the overall coordination and communication surrounding the event. His work contributed significantly to the unanimous enthusiasm observed throughout the weekend.

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A momentum already underway for future editions

Building on this success, the FIP Promises Paris by WME This is now a long-term trend. And other French clubs have already announced their intention to follow this example:

  • FFT will organize a youth tournament in 2026 CNE Padel from Vichy,
  • wheras'Mind Padel Lyon will also offer an international stage.

As for William SolisHe confirms that a second edition in Paris :

“We are going to offer an even bigger and better edition. This first one is a success, but we can still take it to the next level. The objective remains the same: to make Paris the world's leading tournament for young players. I think we made a strong impact, and even surprised the International Federation of Padel and all the actors present.

A possible change in the schedule

The first edition took place in late October/early November. The organizers are now considering schedule the event for the last week of Augustin order to attract even more nations and facilitate the participation of young players.
Nothing is set in stone yet, but one thing is certain: the FIP Promises Paris has just opened a new chapter in the history of youth padel in France.

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