Mexicocountry of origin
1969first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
—disciplines & variants
1international bodies
Padel is a team sport and ball game. It originated in Mexico, with its first record dating to 1969. The sport is governed internationally by International Padel Federation (FIP).
Country of originMexico
First recorded1969
Invented byEnrique Corcuera Garcia Y Pimentel
PractitionersPadel player
Governing bodyInternational Padel Federation (FIP)
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South American Games | 2 | 2022 | 2026 | 2022, 2026 |
| Mediterranean Games | 1 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| European Games | 1 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Asian Games | 1 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Governance
Governing bodies
What you need