Le paddle is subject to the same anti-doping regulations than other sports disciplines. Although the cases of doping paddle are less publicized than in sports such as cycling or athletics, padel players must comply with the rules established by the international and national anti-doping authorities.

THEWorld Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes a list of prohibited substances and methods, applicable to all sports, including paddle. This list is updated regularly and includes categories such as Anabolic Steroids, peptide hormones, beta-2 agonists, hormonal and metabolic modulators, diuretics and masking agents, stimulants, narcotics, cannabinoids, glucocorticoids and beta-blockers.

In France,French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) is responsible for implementing the actions of fight against doping, including in the paddle. It defines and implements the actions of a change., medical supervision, research andeducation to ensure the protection of the Athletes' health and fight against doping.

During 2024 French Padel Championships, which were held from September 13 to 15 at 4PADEL Strasbourg, anti-doping controls have been carried out. For the majority of controlled players, it was a first experience in terms of anti-doping tests.

Surprisingly, on the professional circuit, whether on the FIP Tour ou Premier Padel, a large part of the players admit to never having been checked. However, with the growing professionalization of padel and the hope of seeing this sport integrated into the Olympic Games, it is easy to anticipate that this situation will evolve quickly.

Franck Binisti

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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