This sporting discipline has experienced remarkable growth in France in recent years. With more than 70 players and a proliferation of fields as well as dedicated multi-activity sports complexes, padel is attracting an ever-wider audience.

Padel on the rise: recognized as a high-level sport

Since theOf the 12 December 2024, which officially recognizes the high level character of some sports disciplines, padel has reached a key milestone. The Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life has now granted it this status, highlighting its growing importance on both the national and international scene.

This recognition process, which takes place after each summer Olympics, requires sports federations to request the Ministry of Sports to have their disciplines considered high-level.

A decisive turning point for padel players:

  • Our Players : Players in national rankings will now be able to access partnerships.
  • students : School arrangements for reconciling studies and playing padel.
  • Medical monitoring : A regulatory framework will be put in place for athletes.
  • Career : Access to specific training.

This official recognition marks a crucial step forward for the development of padel in France. It opens new perspectives for athletes, offering them more support, visibility and opportunities on the international scene.

A major step forward for the professionalization of padel in France

Padel, an emblematic sport in Spain and Argentina, where he dominates both in terms of performances in national selections and in the number of players on the professional circuit, is reaching a new milestone in France. Currently the first Frenchman in the FIP world ranking for men, Thomas Leygue, is positioned at the 96th place. Among the ladies, we find Alix Collombon at 30th in the world and Léa Godallier, 58th.

Padel, a sport now recognized as high-level

Worldwide, padel is experiencing spectacular expansion. By 2024, nearly 30 million players are playing the sport across the globe, consolidating its influence and boosting hopes of seeing it included in the program Olympic Games, possibly as early as the edition of Brisbane in 2032.

Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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