Pierre-Emmanuel Gillaizeau,  founding president  by AP Padel & Paddiction , was appointed  ambassador  of the European Association of Clubs Padel (AECP) on the occasion of the  10th edition  of the International Cup PadelThe competition will take place from  October 8 & 11, 2026  in Alhaurín de la Torre, in the province of  Malaga .

This  international competition  will gather  24 selections of clubs and players  coming from Africa , South America , Europe  and  Polynesia The event aims to highlight the  fundamental values ​​of padel , among which the commitment ,  fair play  and  collective spirit , at the heart of a team format.

As part of his duties as ambassador AECP Pierre-Emmanuel Gillaizeau's mission will be to  mobilize the clubs ,  strengthen media visibility  of the competition and to play a role in  strategic relay  between the  French padel players  and  international organizing committee .

This appointment is part of a broader dynamic of  structuring of padel  and reflection on its development. In this respect, theAECP confirmed the presence of Claude Baigts,  pioneer of padel in France  et  president of theAECP , as' guest of honor  des  Assizes of the Padel 2 , which will be held at  Paris on March 19, 2026 .

Pierre-Emmanuel Gillaizeau emphasized his desire to be part of an approach aimed at supporting a  structured padel ,  open  et  ambitious , in close connection with the  clubs   Institutions  and all of  enthusiasts  discipline.