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  • Padel Pilipinas sweeps elite titles to cap dominant APPC campaign 

    Padel Pilipinas sweeps elite titles to cap dominant APPC campaign 

    The Philippines did more than defend its home court—it delivered a message that its ambitions in padel extend far beyond hosting international tournaments.


    Competing against teams from seven countries, Padel Pilipinas completed a clean sweep of the premier divisions in the recently concluded Asia Pacific Padel Cup (APPC) at Play Padel McKinley West in Taguig City, showcasing both its current strength and its long-term vision for the rapidly growing sport.

     

    The dominant campaign reinforced the country’s emergence as one of the driving forces behind padel’s expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, with Filipino players capturing the men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles championships before the home crowd.

     

    The men’s title was secured by the tandem of LA Cañizares and Jason Tamayo, who defeated Pakistan’s Prescott Development Team pair of Abdullah Adnan and Muhammad Salar, 6-3, 6-3, in a commanding championship performance.

     

    The hosts carried that momentum into the women’s division, where Marian Capadocia and Joanna Tao Yee Tan outplayed Pakistan’s Aqsa Khalid and Sheeza Sajid to claim another crown.

     

    Capadocia then completed a memorable tournament by partnering with Tamayo in the mixed doubles, helping Padel Pilipinas finish with a perfect sweep of the elite competitions.

     

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    While the victories highlighted the country’s growing talent pool, tournament organizers emphasized that the bigger objective was creating a sustainable future for the sport in the Philippines and across the region.

     

    Cheng, who also served as manager of the Philippine women’s football team during its historic campaign in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, believes the tournament represents only the beginning of a broader grassroots initiative.

     

    “Being a young sport, the idea is to promote it and get more people to participate, and I think it’s about building the entire ecosystem by first having the right coaches,” Cheng said. 

     

    That commitment to development was reflected in the staging of an amateur division alongside the professional competition, giving emerging players an opportunity to compete on an international platform.

     

    Taiwan’s GoPadel captured the amateur team title after edging Pakistan’s Prescott Development Team, 2-1, in the finals. Team Philippines claimed second runner-up honors after completing a convincing 3-0 sweep of South Korea.

     

    The host nation fielded Dennis Maglinas, Vince Serna, Jack Cruz, Keno Enriquez, and Gabriel Gurria in the men’s division, while Nadine Sebastian, Maxine Sebastian, Yanni Collins, and Mayumi Toribio represented the Philippines in the women’s competition.

     

    Individual honors in the amateur tournament went to Taiwan’s Chuan-Yu Chiu and Pei-Chuan Kao, who were named the men’s and women’s Most Valuable Players after consistently delivering standout performances throughout the event.

     

    For Padel Pilipinas, however, the biggest victory may have been proving that the Philippines is not only capable of producing champions but also of serving as a catalyst for padel’s continued rise across Asia-Pacific—both on and off the court.

     

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  • Hosting the Asia Pacific Padel Cup 2026 highlights padel’s rapid growth in the Philippines

    Hosting the Asia Pacific Padel Cup 2026 highlights padel’s rapid growth in the Philippines

    Padel continues to establish itself as one of the fastest-growing sports in the Philippines, with the country’s rise on the international stage taking center stage as it hosts the third edition of the Asia Pacific Padel Cup.

     

    The prestigious regional tournament has brought together some of the strongest national teams from across the Asia-Pacific, highlighting the rapid growth of padel in the region while providing athletes with another opportunity to compete at the highest level. Beyond the competition itself, the event also underscores the Philippines’ emergence as one of the sport’s leading nations after capturing the championship in the previous edition.

     

    As defending champions, the Philippine team enters the tournament carrying both the expectations of a home crowd and the responsibility of showcasing the country’s continued progress in the sport. The tournament serves not only as a battle for regional supremacy but also as a celebration of padel’s expanding footprint throughout Asia-Pacific.

     

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    Padel Pilipinas president Jeff Cheng believes hosting the Asia Pacific Padel Cup is another major step in developing the sport both locally and across the region, while also providing Filipino athletes with a platform to demonstrate their growth against elite international competition.

     

    “APPC 2026 marks an important milestone in the continued growth of padel in the Asia-Pacific region. As the defending champions, we enter this tournament with a deep sense of pride and responsibility – not just to compete, but to show the region what Filipino athletes are capable of when given the right support and opportunities,” Cheng said during a media interaction.

     

    Cheng added that events of this magnitude are instrumental in building a stronger competitive culture, encouraging more Filipinos to take up the sport, and strengthening relationships among neighboring padel federations. Hosting the tournament also reflects the Philippines’ growing capability to organize world-class sporting events while helping raise the overall standard of competition in the region.

     

    The significance of the tournament was also highlighted by Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino, who described the event as another milestone in the country’s continued rise as one of Asia-Pacific’s emerging leaders in padel.

    “The Philippine Olympic Committee is proud to stand behind Padel Pilipinas as it hosts this prestigious regional competition. Events like the Asia Pacific Padel Cup are a testament to how far padel has come in the region – and the Philippines, as defending champion, is proof of what is possible when a federation is built on the right foundations. We look forward to seeing the best of Asia-Pacific compete right here in Manila,” Tolentino added.

     

    Tolentino noted that staging an international competition of this caliber reflects the country’s growing reputation as a capable host of major sporting events and further reinforces the Philippines’ commitment to supporting developing sports alongside its traditional athletic disciplines.

     

    The Asia Pacific Padel Cup also aligns with the government’s broader push to position the Philippines as a premier sports tourism destination in Southeast Asia. By attracting athletes, officials, and fans from across the region, tournaments such as this generate greater international exposure while creating opportunities for local athletes to compete against world-class opposition without leaving home.

     

    Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick Gregorio emphasized that the event represents much more than just another international tournament, pointing to its long-term impact on athlete development and grassroots participation.

     

    “The Philippines is quickly becoming a hub for emerging sports in the region, and hosting the Asia Pacific Padel Cup 2026 is a proud reflection of that momentum, as part of PSC’s sports tourism campaign. This tournament highlights not only the rapid growth of padel in the country, but also the dedication of our athletes who continue to raise the level of competition. We are proud to support this international event as it showcases world-class play, strengthens regional ties, and celebrates the passion and talent of athletes across Asia-Pacific.

     

    “This occasion is a proud moment for our sporting community and reflects our continued commitment to developing sport at all levels. To grow the sport, we want our young athletes to watch world-class padel being played here in our country, so they can be inspired to pursue excellence and see what is possible on the international stage,” Gregorio concluded.

     

    With the finals scheduled for Sunday, June 28, anticipation continues to build as the tournament enters its decisive stages. Fans are expected to witness high-level competition featuring some of the region’s best players, while the host nation looks to successfully defend its crown on home soil.

     

    Since its inception, the Asia Pacific Padel Cup has evolved into more than just a championship tournament. It has become a key platform for expanding the sport across Asia-Pacific, strengthening collaboration among national federations, and providing athletes with valuable international experience. For the Philippines, this year’s edition represents another opportunity to solidify its status as one of the region’s premier padel nations while inspiring a new generation of Filipino players to embrace one of the world’s fastest-growing racket sports.

     

     

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