The International Padel Federationآ (FIP) announced that Qatar will host the inaugural edition of the FIP Asia Padel Cup, the continental national team tournament, from October 17 to 24.
The tournament will unfold in two stages. The first, titled Phase 2, will run from October 17 to 19. It will feature 17 teams — ranked from 5th to 21st in the Asia-Oceania region — divided into four groups: (three groups of four and one group of five), with the top team from each group qualifying for the final stage.
The second stage, titled Final 8, will be the competition’s top-tier phase and will take place from October 20 to 24. It will feature four teams that qualify from the first stage, along with the continent’s top-four teams. This stage will be played at the prestigious Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.
Commenting on the development, President of Padel Asia and Tournament Director Tareq Zainal said: “We’re proud to host the first edition of the FIP Asia Padel Cup in Qatar. It’s a memorable moment for our continent and for the sport of padel.”
“This tournament represents more than just a competition, it’s a celebration of ambition and the tremendous growth of padel across Asia. As Padel Asia, we’re proud to witness our shared vision come to life in Doha, a city that has embraced padel with passion and purpose,” he added.
In turn, FIP President Luigi Carraro said: “The FIP Asia Padel Cup takes place in Doha, a symbolic location for padel, because it’s precisely here that our beloved sport gained the scale, vision, and ambition that have brought us to where we’re today. And it’s from here that we’ll set out once again toward new goals and new achievements.”
“My special thanks go to the Qatar Tennis Squash and Badminton Federation (QTF), a model of hospitality, support, and forward-thinking in organizing world-class sporting events,” Carraro added.
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