Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Padel's Rise in India: Milestones and Future Challenges
Padel is a new sport in India that people are starting to play more.
The Indian Padel Federation says the sport is growing.
In 2019, India played in the Asian Cup in Chiba, Japan, which was a big first for the country.
That event helped show that India can compete.
The federation thinks the basics for long‑term success are starting to come together, but they still have a lot of work to do to make padel popular and strong in India.
Padel remains a nascent sport in India but gaining traction.
Federation cites 2019 Asian Cup in Chiba, Japan as first international appearance.
The 2019 participation marked a key milestone for Indian padel.
Federation believes foundational elements for long‑term success are emerging.
Despite progress, significant work remains to elevate the sport.
- Who
- Indian Padel Federation and player Sehgal
- What
- Progress of padel in India and its first international appearance
- When
- 2019 Asian Cup and present
- Where
- India and Chiba, Japan
- Why
- To build sustained success for the sport
- Sport
- Padel
- Milestone
- 2019 Asian Cup in Chiba, Japan
- Federation
- Indian Padel Federation
- Key Person
- Sehgal
- Current Status
- Emerging