In one sentence; There’s general awareness that Asia will be one of the leading Markets in the growth of Padel.
Asia Pacific Padel Tour has been present at the Padel World Summit, as it could not be different. The most important congress of the sector has been held in Málaga on May the 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
Carlos Carrillo, Co-Founder and CEO of APPT has been in charge of representing the Tour and the different ideas that the company is studying to take forward. Therefore, Carlos has shared a round table with different actors who also work for the development of padel in Asia Pacific to talk about the present and future of the sport in this area. The packed auditorium shows that the “Padel World” is starting to look towards Asia as a more than interesting market. Public opinion is clear; “Asia will be one of the leading markets in the growth of Padel.”
APPT has not only participated in this round table as a speaker but has taken advantage of the congress to meet with brands, promoters, tours, clubs, associations, federations… to work on synergies that help develop faster and better the purpose of the company; Working for padel in Asia Pacific and giving professional players opportunities to make a career here.
Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT)
Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) played its first tournament in November 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. The Tour aims to promote padel in Asia and provide opportunities for local professional players to grow in Asia Pacific.
With this mission, APPT has played six tournaments in Bali (Indonesia), Manila (Philippines), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Hong Kong (China), and Shenzhen (China) and Phuket. In addition, before the end of the year, it will pass through at least Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, and the UAE. So, the season will close with more than 10 tournaments in different countries in Asia Pacific.
In terms of participants, the Tour already has more than 750 registered participants from more than 70 different countries. Among these, players from local countries stand out, but there is also a significant community of European players (especially Spanish) who live in Asia or travel to play in the various tournaments. It should be noted that the circuit draws players to each city where a tournament is held, and this factor is key to the growth of APPT. In addition, the tournament is creating a loyal community, and good proof of this is that 45% of the participants are in the amateur category and come from different Eastern countries.
Padel World Summit
From the 21st to the 23rd of May 2024, the Padel World Summit was the epicenter of the industry, bringing together padel professionals and enthusiasts from all corners of the world at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (FYCMA). All companies present had the opportunity to promote their brand, showcase their products or services and connect with a global audience of padel professionals and enthusiasts.
There were five courts at the event that are devoted to different displays and activities. Over 70 different nations are represented among the exhibitors, with 50% of them being foreigners. Over 140 exhibitors were present in the more than 15,000 m² expo. There were also over 40 sessions where spectators will have the chance to listen to influential people in the world of padel.
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