While the Ukraine In the midst of endless conflict, a group of young athletes transcends borders to show the world that their country is still standing. 7 at 13 July 2025 , the Ukrainian national padel team will play the European Cup à Madrid with determination and hope.
An exceptional sporting adventure
In Madrid, young Ukrainian players have a unique experience training at the prestigious M3 Academy Led by Jorge Martínez , coach of great champions like Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto . Also supported by the brand LOC de mike yanguas , the team attracts attention as much for its history as for its sporting level.
Sport as a symbol of resistance
Among these players, Marko Bylik embodies this determination. Born in Ukraine and raised in Spain, he proudly joins the Ukrainian national team to defend the colors of his native country. For his part, Alina Yereoshenko transformed his journey from beach palas to padel, illustrating how sporting passion can be born even in the most difficult times.
At the head of this selection, August Exposito He has maintained a strong connection with Ukraine since his time in Kyiv, where he began promoting padel despite the difficulties of the pandemic and war. For him and his players, being in Madrid is already a symbolic victory, which goes beyond sporting results.

The surprising development of padel in Ukraine
Padel is experiencing an unexpected boom in Ukraine, despite the difficult circumstances. Although facilities are still limited, the sport is attracting many enthusiasts. “The enthusiasm is incredible, comparable to that of Spain,” says Expósito. Although the road to the top level is still long, the desire to progress is strong.
A message of hope
Through the paddle , these Ukrainian players express a resistance full of hope and vitality. Their presence at Madrid is a clear message to the world: despite the difficulties, they continue to move forward, to dream and to assert their identity. This journey is not a conclusion, but rather the promising beginning of an exceptional sporting and human story.
Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!
































































































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