Sports Debut

Padel confirmed as medal sport for 2026 Asian Games following MoU signing

March 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Padel has been officially included as a medal event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after the organizing committee, Olympic Council of Asia, and International Padel Federation signed a memorandum of understanding. The racquet sport, blending tennis and squash, will debut alongside teqball, highlighting its rising popularity in Asia and globally.