La Monaco principaty finally has his Federation of Padel. A long and laborious work which finally bears fruit after 6 years of struggle.

It was not easy but that's it, the padel received the approval of the Principality of Monaco for its Federation of Padel.

July 8, 2020 will have been a day to be noted in red on the calendar. An important date for all those who have worked for years to see the Federation of Padel. Today, aid and subsidies may be requested to build an entity as it should be ”Padel”On the rock.

A job since 2014

In 2014, the Federation of padel at Monaco. In order to gain the approval that formalizes this organization, it takes either 3 years of operation or the creation of international competitions. It was therefore in 2017 that Philippe Sassier, president, and his team of enthusiasts, wrote letters to the ministry asking for approval.

10 letters

Unbelievable. It took 10 letters of request for approval to finally receive acceptance. Knowing that each letter is answered within 90 days, it will have taken more than 900 days before arriving on July 8, 2020.

A first participation in the European Championships in 2019

In October 2019, Monaco presented a delegation in Rome, at the European Championships. As the Federation of Padel did not yet have its approval, it is with their own funds that the players and organizers went to the land of gladiators in order to wear the colors of the Principality high and thus show the presence and involvement of small entities.

A brighter future

Today is a relief for the players of padel Monegasques who will be able to count on an official Federation, which will be able to work correctly over time, with structures, aids, and development projects for the future of clubs, players and sport in the Principality.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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