Mauritian padel is entering a new era. This weekend, the island becomes the beating heart of the Indian Ocean by hosting, for the first time, two major tournaments simultaneously : the 2nd edition of the Island Padel Cup, fraternal confrontation between Mauritius, Reunion Island and Madagascar, and the M1000 AfrAsia Bank Padel League, the high point of the national calendar, with 74 committed teams, an absolute historical record.

The origins of an island dream

Launched in 2024 in Antananarivo, the Island Padel Cup was born from the initiative of Gary Ah-Waye et Sebastien Andriantsoa, co-founder of Malagasy Pro Padel Tour.
Their ambition: to create a sporting bridge between the islands and offer the region a signature event capable of bringing together the talents of the Indian Ocean around a common passion.

Following a successful first edition in Madagascar, marked by the victory of the Malagasy men and the Réunion women, The adventure continues this year in Mauritius, with the desire to write a new chapter in this island saga.

The Indian Ocean unites around a tennis racket: three nations, one shared passion

Since Wednesday, the delegations from Réunion and Madagascar set foot in Mauritius, welcomed in a fraternal atmosphere.
The brand new tracks of theUrban Sport Rivière Noirecovered with a Latest generation synthetic turfThey are just waiting for one thing: to experience the excitement of the exchanges of the regional padel elite.

But this edition goes far beyond the competition.
She embodies an unprecedented trinational cooperation, born from the collaboration between the Mauritius Padel League, Champ Fleury Réunion, and the Malagasy Pro Padel TourThree visionary actors united by a common mission: growing padel in the Indian Ocean.

Together, they are laying the foundations for a lasting collaboration between the islands, based on the sharing, high standards and passion.
A unique synergy that makes this weekend a truly historic turning point for island padel.

Iceland Padel Cup: The War of the Islands, Between Intensity and Fraternity

Inspired by the concept of the Davis Cup,Iceland Padel Cup opposite Mauritius, Reunion Island and Madagascar in a captivating format:
three matches per encounter and per category (men and women), where each victory earns points for its nation.
The key: Indian Ocean champion title.

Team from Mauritius

Men: Mathieu Vallet, Amaury De Beer, Nicolas Legros, Josselin Cotin, Olivier Couacaud, Sébastien Tronc, Enzo Merven
Women: Laura Koenig, Alice Danjoux, Céline Desvaux de Marigny, Cécile Park, Nadia Vallet, Laetitia Gossart, Kate Foo Kune

Team from Reunion Island

Men: Alexandre Pichon de Bury, Léo Perez, Paul-Henri Teyssedre, Giovanni Romeo, Baptiste Maitre, Silvain Morau, Alexandre Cabon
Women: Anna-Blue Houareau, Flore Poupart, Élodie Lecler, Elisa Guiraud, Shona-li Query, Stéphanie Collado, Jennifer Deguigne, Ludivine Grondin

Team from Madagascar

Men: Tokiana and Toavina Ratsimandresy, Corentin Haener, Marin Fontaine, Miary Zo Rakotondramboa, Landry Rabezafy, Jacky Ramananjatovo, Irianja Randriamanana
Women: Zarah Razafimahatratra, Prisca Razafiamamonjy, Fitia Rakotondramboa, Miora Raoilison, Lalaina Radilofe, Miotisoa Rasendra, Michela Bonsignoro

Three flags, three stories, one single flame: that of padel.
The Island Padel Cup becomes the symbol of regional sporting unitywhere rivalry mingles with brotherhood, and where every point writes a page of the island legend.

M1000 AfrAsia Bank Padel League: Clash of the Titans

In parallel, the M1000 AfrAsia Bank Padel League marks a new peak.
With 74 teams registered (43 male, 24 female and 7 U15 juniors), the event becomes the biggest padel tournament ever organized in Mauritius.

For the first time, the competition takes on a regional dimension :

  • 5 pairs from Réunion among men
  • 2 pairs of women from Réunion registered in the men's draw
  • Five Malagasy pairs came to challenge the best Mauritians on their home turf.

Among Mauritians, Mathieu Vallet and Amaury De BeerThe reigning national champions will attempt to defend their crown against an opposition denser and more international than ever.
Among women, the battle promises to be just as fierce between the local champions and the duos from Reunion Island and Madagascar.

A complete spectacle: intensity, passion and fervor

All the matches are broadcast live on YouTube, thanks to a professional audiovisual equipment Multicamera setup, dynamic production, and live studio analysis by Sebastien Andriantsoa et Mario Cordero.

The entrance is for freeoffering the public a unique experience in a festive and vibrant atmosphere.
Between spectacular exchanges, live music and entertainment, the weekend promises to be a lively one. all the magic of padel : energy, emotions and team spirit.

Three voices for the same momentum

Christian Bezandry (Padel League Mauritius) :
"This weekend is much more than a tournament. It's an expression of what we are building: a community, an identity, a future for padel in the region."

Pascal Hoffmann (Padel League Mauritius) :
“Seeing Reunion Island, Madagascar, and Mauritius together on the same court is historic. It proves that our sport is capable of uniting people far beyond borders.”

Mathieu Vallet (captain of the Mauritius team) :
"We play for our colors, but also for this shared vision: to make padel in the Indian Ocean a benchmark."

The Indian Ocean at the heart of the game

This weekend, Mauritius is not just hosting a tournament: she is writing the history of island padel.
The Island Padel Cup embodies the perfect fusion between competition and unity, between sporting ambition and shared passion.

Madagascar, Reunion Island and Mauritius find themselves on the same courts, with the same vision:
to make padel a major sport in the regioncapable of uniting, inspiring and making people dream.

This second edition is more than a tournament : it's a declaration of love for padel, a powerful symbol of what sport can build when it brings people together.
Island padel has reached a decisive milestone: that of unity, performance, and recognition.

Location: Urban Sport Rivière Noire
Dates: 30 October - 2 November 2025
Diffusion : Youtube (Padel League Mauritius & MPPTour)
Entrance : Free

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