The European Championship padel is a puzzle for the Federations. 2 European championships padel will take place at the same time by 2 organizations: the FIP (Fédération Internationale de Padel) and the EPA (European Padel Association) from November 4 to 10, 2019.

And the eyes are necessarily turned on the big brother: Spain. Because his choice could have an impact on the following events.

France and Italy have already made a choice

Some federations have already made a choice such as France or Italy to participate in the European Championships of padel organized by the FIP.

Moreover, these nations do not recognize the EPA. Logical sequence.

Portugal, heading for the EPA?

Portugal could only participate in the European Championships padel organized by the EPA. As we know, Portugal is a powerful nation in the padel global. And she had also announced the organization of these European Championships of padel in Portugal. So it could well be done, but under the aegis of the EPA.

Many nations still undecided

But other nations do not know which path to take. Some nations would even consider participating in the two championships with a first team and a second team… This is to say the Cornelian Dilemma that many federations have to face. padel in Europe.

Spain announces its participation in the European Championships. Yes but which one?

Spain is the great nation of padel world with Argentina. And inevitably in Europe, it is she who leads the European games. The selections have been communicated:

At men's :

  • - Botello, Uriel
  • - Cepero, Álvaro
  • - Díaz, Matías
  • - Garrido, Javier
  • - Lebrón, Juan
  • - Lijó, Pablo
  • - Mieres, Juan
  • - Moreno, Ernesto
  • - Rubio, Gonzalo
  • - Ruiz, Javier
  • - Ruiz, Alejandro
  • - Sánchez Piñeiro, Martín

We will note the absence of Juan Martin Diaz due to injury, Paquito Navarro and Alejandro Galan.

On the women's side:

  • - Amatriain, Elisabet
  • - Galán, Alba
  • - González, Beatriz
  • - Iglesias, Victoria
  • - Josemaría, Paula
  • - Llaguno, Patricia
  • - Martínez, Lucía
  • - Mesa, Carla
  • - Navarro, Carolina
  • - Navarro, Teresa
  • - Villalba, Mª del Carmen
  • - Virseda, Verónica

Many absent are to be noted in this list. First Marta Marrero, Alejandra Salazar, Marta Ortega, Ariana Sanchez, Gemma Triay and Lucia Sainz.

Astonishing?

In Europe, Spain clearly dominates the padel and the last European championships. In front of nations like Portugal, Italy and France, Spain still has the margin and can afford not to select its best elements to always go to the end of the European competition. We will see if the coach's choices were good or not.

FEP is part of the EPA. But she is also part of the FIP. Where will the Spanish players go? For now no news about his destination. This shows that nothing is validated yet.

Source: Federacion Espanola from Padel

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