Padel Association Of India – Driving Growth and Governance

Padel Association of India – Driving Growth and Governance

Registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975, PAI operates under its Bye-Laws in full compliance with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 and the International Padel Federation (FIP) statutes, making it the only legitimate authority for Padel in the country.

Our mission is to make padel accessible, inclusive, and sustainable — creating pathways for athletes, coaches, clubs, and volunteers to thrive at every level of the sport. Guided by our 2025–2028 Development Plan, PAI is scaling court infrastructure, conducting transparent national competitions, building certified coaching and refereeing pathways, and driving strong community engagement.

Today, PAI has an established national footprint across 21+ states, supported by an active national circuit, operational academies, and a published ranking system featuring 250+ ranked players. With 100+ certified coaches already active and ambitious targets to certify 2,000 coaches and 300 referees by 2028, PAI is laying the foundation for long-term growth.

Mission

Our mission is to break down barriers and foster widespread participation by making padel visible, accessible, and sustainable across India. We are committed to building an inclusive ecosystem where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can engage in the sport — as players, coaches, officials, or supporters.

Vision

Our vision is to transform padel from an emerging sport into one of India’s most recognized and celebrated activities. We aspire to see padel courts across both urban and rural communities, Indian players competing on global stages, and the sport contributing meaningfully to India’s national sporting identity.

Key Pillars

To build and grow the sport of Padel across the country, we have identified six core pillars that will guide our strategy and execution

Infrastructure

Rapidly expand padel infrastructure by building courts nationwide, ensuring accessibility across regions, and solidifying the sport’s position as a mainstream game for every Indian player.

Partnerships

Forge strong alliances with clubs, schools, authorities, and leisure operators to fuel both organic and inorganic growth, ensuring long-term development and stronger integration of padel.

Promotion

Build brand identity, digital presence, and communities. By 2027–28, promotions will scale via flagship events and partner rollouts, driving recognition, visibility, and brand elevation.

Strategic Roadmap

2025 BUILD THE GAME

Focus on building strong foundations with court infrastructure, onboarding coaches, and organizing competitions. The year will culminate with hosting the FIP Bronze in October 2025.

2026 ACCELERATE THE GAME

Push the sport to the next level by competing internationally, hosting more events, and ensuring robust athlete support to create momentum.

2027 INTEGRATE THE GAME

Strengthen grassroots development and expand outreach by encouraging lower-ranked tennis and squash players to transition into the sport.

2028 SCALE THE GAME

Elevate the sport globally by giving local players international exposure, participating across all FIP tournaments, and hosting four FIP events.

News & Latest Updates

Padel Association of India Conducts Elections; Parth Jindal Elected President

Date: Oct 27, 2025