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26 Oct 2026
Court time, not pay: what UK padel coaches say is holding them back
Not one UK padel coach put low pay among their biggest constraints. Two in three named court access or cost. UK Padel Coach Survey 2026 results are out.
18 Oct 2026
FIP bans paid partnerships and scraps its cap on fines
Paying a partner is now a disciplinary offence, fines have no published ceiling and appeals carry a €250 fee under codes approved in Madrid on 12 October.
2 Oct 2026
USA Padel makes October the first National Padel Month
USA Padel launches the first National Padel Month, with Learn To Play programmes in 25 states, the US Open in Brooklyn and the first USA Padel Awards.
18 Sep 2026
Raquex launches Evion, a five-racquet range built on a fourth head shape
Raquex has launched Evion, five padel racquets built on a new Vector Shape head that the British brand positions as an alternative to diamond, round and teardrop.
9 Sep 2026
Philippine Padel Association questions replacement of four Asian Games athletes
The Philippine Padel Association has questioned why four of its nominated athletes were replaced in the Philippines' Asian Games padel squad.