In a recent interview with Radio Brand, Joan Cusco, president of Premier Padel Spain, addressed various topics related to the development of padel in Spain, including organizational challenges and perspectives for upcoming events.

Seville, a project on hold

Joan Cuscó spoke about the success of the competition held in Seville, saying that:
“Seville has gladdened our souls, but the city has not done what it should. The Cartuja is now under construction.”
Although Seville remains an option to host the P1 announced in Spain at the end of April, several cities are also in talks. The final decision will depend on the availability of infrastructure and the city's efforts to meet the requirements.

A move towards more professional management

Cusco stressed that the organization of events has evolved a lot:
“Before, everything was settled with a handshake. Now, you have to respect standards, documents and processes that take time.”
This commentary highlights the administrative challenges facing Premier Padel must face to ensure the quality and success of the competitions.

Gijón, an exceptional craze

The President also praised the enthusiastic reception given to Gijón, which will host a stage of the circuit:
“Gijón is the event that has sold the most tickets in a single day. Many people come from Portugal. The city has shown great passion and willingness to do good things for its citizens.”
This reflects the growing importance of the event to the region and public engagement.

A constructive relationship with the players

Regarding the links with professional players, Cusco is optimistic:
“The relationship with the players is growing and as long as it continues to grow, it will be a good sign. We are not doing things perfectly, but every day we try to improve a little bit.”
This statement illustrates the desire of Premier Padel to maintain an open dialogue with the athletes and to progress together.

Social networks, an amplifier of problems

Finally, Joan Cuscó addressed the role of social networks in the public perception of events:
“We are in the age of social media. Sometimes a small problem is magnified. If someone doesn't have towels, it ends up generating hundreds of posts.”
A comment that highlights the need to manage logistical details while understanding the media impact of player and fan feedback.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !