Alors que le  Premier Padel Argentina P1  approach, the question of the future of tournaments  Premier Padel  in the country arises. In an interview given to  Twenty Ten ,  santiago brito , president of Association Padel Argentina (APA) , shared his vision for the implementation of new events in Argentina for the year 2026.

A possible, but complex, expansion

For Santiago Brito, it is undeniable that Argentina has the potential to host  several tournaments Premier Padel  per year. However, he remains cautious: “Today, I think Argentina could organize two or three dates a year, but we have to be careful.”

The main obstacle to this expansion remains the  economic question The costs associated with organizing such events are significant. “Each country has its own circumstances. The numbers are different. The fees and prize money are the same for everyone, but the costs here are not comparable. They are high, which is why we only hold one tournament.”

Split the tournaments, split the revenues

For Brito, multiplying tournaments also presents the risk of  divide the income . In particular, the  sponsorship revenue  could be impacted. “If you divide it into two or three dates, you also divide the sponsorship revenue. There are big brands that can keep up, while other smaller brands find it more complicated.”

The other uncertainty concerns the  public While Brito is optimistic about the enthusiasm of the Argentinian fans, he believes that everything also depends on the type of  Stadium  and the location of events: “I think people can follow Buenos Aires, but in another type of stadium maybe not.”

Complications surrounding P2 tournaments

During this interview, the president of the APA also returned to the question of  P2 tournaments  in Argentina. For him, the situation is still  too uncertain . “At the press conference, I was asked if we could hold a P2. What happened in Gijón or Cancún shows a risk you clearly don't want to take. Organizing a tournament like that in Argentina would be like not sleeping for days.”

Brito thus points out the  logistical problems  and organizational issues that have marked some P2s this season, suggesting that the priority is to ensure well-structured events rather than rushing.

Take the time to do it well

However, the idea of ​​organizing  several tournaments Premier Padel  per year in Argentina is not abandoned. “We are the first to want to organize two or three dates, but we are moving forward cautiously.”

Santiago Brito suggests that things could change in the medium term. He is banking on a  stabilization of P2 tournaments  to calmly consider organizing new events in the country.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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