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Lions Beat Jaguars To Lift Maiden World Padel League Trophy
Padel is a racket sport, a bit like tennis but played on a smaller court with walls.
There is a big tournament called the World Padel League, where teams from around the world compete.
This year was the fourth season of the league, and the final was played in Mumbai, India.
Two teams made it to the final: the Game Changers Lions and the Aussie Mavericks Jaguars.
The Lions played really well and won the final match by a score of 19-10.
That meant they became champions for the very first time.
Earlier that same day, both teams had to win their semi-final matches to reach the final.
The Lions beat the Vedanta Leopards, and the Jaguars beat the VB Realty Cheetahs.
The Lions' players celebrated their big win, and the crowd enjoyed a thrilling day of padel.
It was a memorable finish to a very exciting season.
Game Changers Lions won their first World Padel League title, beating Aussie Mavericks Jaguars 19-10 in the Season 4 final in Mumbai.
Beatriz Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria gave the Lions a strong start, taking the opening set 6-3 against Alejandra Alonso and Claudia Jensen.
Federico Mourino and Teodoro Zapata extended the lead with a 6-2 win over Ignacio Piotto and Enzo Jensen in the second set.
The Jaguars fought back in the decider, but Gonzalo Alfonso and Sanyo Gutierrez held their nerve to win 7-5 against Pol Hernandez and Guille Collado.
Earlier in the day, the Lions beat Vedanta Leopards 16-13 and the Jaguars edged VB Realty Cheetahs 15-11 in the semi-finals.
- Who
- Game Changers Lions and Aussie Mavericks Jaguars
- What
- Game Changers Lions won the World Padel League Season 4 title, beating Aussie Mavericks Jaguars 19-10 in the final
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- When
- 17 August, on the final day of Season 4
- Why
- The Lions won two of the three sets in the final and held their nerve in the decider to claim their first World Padel League title
Key facts
- Event
- Akcel World Padel League Season 4 Final, powered by SpiceJet
- Champions
- Game Changers Lions
- Runners-up
- Aussie Mavericks Jaguars
- Final Score
- 19-10
- Venue
- Mumbai, India
- Date
- 17 August
- Semi-final Results
- Lions beat Vedanta Leopards 16-13; Jaguars beat VB Realty Cheetahs 15-11
- League Operator
- Iconik Sports and Events Ltd.
