Mind Padel Lyon will organize the FIP Promises Lyon, April 16-19, 2026: one of the few international events dedicated to young people in France. A competition that will bring together young talents U12, U14, U16 and U18 , girls and boys, and which is a highlight of the calendar of youth padel .
Organized within a context of accelerated development of the international padel This FIP Promises Lyon This will be only the second tournament of this level played in France. It will offer direct visibility to the new generation destined to join the professional circuits in the coming years.
A showcase for the world's young elite
The tournament will bring together players from different nations, with a particularly homogeneous level of play expected. This Lyon stage will allow for a concrete observation of the evolution of the youth padel both technically and tactically, in structured categories ranging from U12 to U18 .
The event is also part of a global dynamic driven by the FIP (International Federation of Padel) , which is multiplying competitions aimed at structuring the training sector on a global scale.

Structured reception conditions
To ensure an optimal environment, the organizers have planned a comprehensive system for the participants:
- Presence of a physiotherapist and doctor
- Free shuttles from train stations, airport and hotels
- Catering provided noon and night
- Dedicated players area
- Trophies
- Welcome pack for all players
These elements aim to offer standards close to professional competitions, adapted to the requirements of the high level padel .
Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, April 16: qualifications (if necessary)
- Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April: final draws
- Sunday, April 19: Finals
Registration for this FIP Promises Lyon are open, with a Closing date set for April 1st at noon .
wild cards Awards may also be given in all categories. Applications should be sent directly to the organization via the following address: jerome@espritpadel.com , with a deadline set at April 10 .
Given the limited number of places and the expected level, interested players will need to position themselves quickly in order to secure their participation.
Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

























































































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