The FIP and Premier Padel sign an agreement with Aspetar to advance the health and performance of players

• March 11, 2025

The International Padel Federation (FIP) and Premier Padel, the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, to conduct a series of research initiatives aimed at enhancing player safety and performance in professional padel.

The collaboration will focus on the following key areas:

• Injury and illness observation: This will focus on injury patterns, common health concerns, and assess potential gender-related differences in injury rates across both the Premier Padel and CUPRA FIP Tours.

• Measuring and quantifying physiological demands of professional padel: Leading efforts to analyse the physiological demands of professional players by using state of the art and non-intrusive technology.

• Comparative insights of professional padel vs other racket sports: Partnership will include a study which evaluates the competitive demands of professional padel in comparison to other racket sports including tennis, badminton and squash.

“We are pleased to announce this important partnership with the International Padel Federation and Premier Padel, which comes within the framework of Aspetar’s keenness to provide a healthy and safe environment for athletes and padel enthusiasts, a sport that is gaining increasing popularity around the world.”, says Khalid Ali Al Mawalawi, Aspetar acting General Director. “Player safety is paramount at Aspetar, and we always strive to provide the best medical and treatment services to help them compete to their fullest potential.”, he adds.

Meanwhile, Luigi Carraro, President of the International Padel Federation and Vice Chairman of Premier Padel commented: “We are committed to the safety and well-being of all athletes competing at the highest level of our professional sport. Investing in research on injury prevention is not just a responsibility—it is a necessity to ensure the future of our sport remains safe, competitive, and sustainable.”

“The players are at the centre of our professional tour, and we are continuously looking at ways to support player well-being and performance. This partnership – focused on research from world leading sports scientists – will provide deeper insights into the physical requirements of professional padel players and help to improve strategies for managing player workloads during the season.”, explains David Serrahima, General Manager of Premier Padel.