The International Cluster of Padel (CIP) was born. An organization of professionals in the sector that allows better representation at the global level.

Cluster, cluster in English. Getting together to be stronger is in a way the watchword of this association. The CIP is therefore the culmination of several years of work. Bring together as many brands, clubs and professionals as possible padel as well as all the people who do padel their lives, to better represent them, protect them, encourage them, so that our sport becomes stronger, more present on the globe.

A kind of industry, of lobby, which brings together all the phases of the sector padel, from the construction of equipment and tracks to distribution / marketing, including import and export.

Since the idea was launched in February, more than 50 companies have already joined the CIP in order to be represented, defended both professionally and personally vis-à-vis external organizations. The door is wide open to anyone wishing to join this group.

But that's not all. The CIP will also work for the development of padel, make it even more international, work to make it an Olympic sport. It will serve to encourage companies in their international development, all with a concern for quality, development and protection of the activity.

The first general assembly will take place before the end of 2020. For the moment, the board is composed of Jorge Gómez de la Vega (StarVie) as president, Patricio Tarradas (Royal Padel) as vice-president, Álex Pardo (Babolat) as general secretary, Mireia Álvarez (Endless) as spokesperson, and Jaume Ferrer (SportPanel) as technical secretary.

source: PadelSpain

Julien Bondia

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