Present at Milan on the occasion of 2026 Winter Olympics, Luigi Carraro, president of the International Federation of Padel, wore the Olympic flameA moment charged with emotion and symbolism for a sport that continues to look towards the future.Olympism.

A significant visit to Milan

Du 6 at 22 FebruaryMilan and Cortina will host the 25th edition of the Winter Olympic GamesPrior to the event, the torch relay has already begun, and among the carriers was Luigi Carraro, president of the FIP.

It was a special moment for the Italian leader, who was keen to emphasize the significance of this gesture:
“Carrying the Olympic flame has been a unique emotion, difficult to express in words. Through these steps, I felt I was representing much more than myself: the greater good of 35 millions of practitioners and all padel enthusiasts in the world.

A symbol for the future of padel

Beyond the event itself, this passing of the flame represents an opportunity to strengthen the bond between the paddle and Olympic values : inclusion, passion, development and international vision.

Le Olympic dream remains very much alive, now illuminated a little more brightly.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 at Domaine De Clairis in Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his antoushiasme and his " Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!