Le Premier Padel Legend Tour , organized by Premier Padel in collaboration with the president of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi , offered an important event as part of the Qatar Grand Prix 2024 This edition, which brought together legends of the sport, was held in the sumptuous setting of the Waldorf Astoria Lusail.
A line-up of international stars
Participants include global icons such as tennis champion Novak Djokovic , the double Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen , as well as renowned F1 drivers like Lando Norris , George Russell et Oscar piastri The tournament also hosted football stars including the legendary Luis Figo , Marco materazzi , and iconic figures like the basketball player Tony Parker and the Qatari Olympic gold medalist Mutaz Barshim .
A major promotional campaign
Since its launch in 2022, the Premier Padel Legend Tour stands out for its innovative concept: introducing padel, growing sport , to leading figures in emblematic locations. The November edition is part of this line, after memorable events, notably on board the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi in Italy and in Grand Egyptian Museum facing the pyramids of Giza. These initiatives mark the ambition of Premier Padel to position the sport on the world stage, with a view to possible inclusion in Olympic Games .
The ambition of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi , President of Premier Padel, results in the participation of many influential personalities, such as Stefano domenicali , CEO of Formula 1, and former tennis greats, such as Fernando Verdasco et Gaston Gaudio .
Upcoming events in 2025
Building on this success, Premier Padel confirmed that many other prestigious events will be organized from 2025.
The participants in Premier Padel Legends Tour 2024 in Doha :
- Novak Djokovic : Tennis legend, holder of multiple titles Grand Chelem.
- Max Verstappen : Double Formula 1 world champion.
- Lando Norris : British Formula 1 driver.
- George Russell : British Formula 1 driver.
- Oscar piastri : Australian Formula 1 driver.
- Tony Parker : NBA legend, four-time champion and Hall of Famer.
- Mutaz Barshim : Qatari Olympic champion in high jump and three-time world champion.
- Luis Figo : Former Portuguese footballer, Ballon d'Or 2000.
- Marco materazzi : Italian defender, 2006 world champion.
- Eric Abidal : Former French defender of FC Barcelona.
- Florent malouda : Former French international and coach.
- Fernando Verdasco : Former Spanish tennis player, ex-world number 7.
- Gaston Gaudio : 2004 Roland-Garros champion, Argentinian tennis player.
- Tim Cahill : Australian football legend, former Everton player.
- Robbie Fowler : Former Liverpool striker, icon of English football.
- Marco materazzi : Italian defender, 2006 world champion.
- Keegan Palmer : Olympic gold medalist in skateboarding.
- Joselu Mato : Spanish footballer, playing for Al-Gharafa SC.
- Christophe Galtier : French football coach, ex-PSG.
- Mauricio Macri : Former President of Argentina.
- Yacine Brahimi : Algerian footballer, player of Al-Gharafa SC.
- Adlène Guedioura : Algerian footballer.
- Jamie Reuben : British businessman and co-owner of Newcastle United FC.
- Yuri Djorkaeff : 1998 world champion with the French team.
- Houssine Kharja : Former Moroccan footballer, ex-Inter Milan.
- Ignazio Cipriani : President of Mr. C Hotels & Residences.
- Karim alami : Former Moroccan tennis player.
- Nasser Al-Khelaïfi : President of Premier Padel and PSG.
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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