The FIP Promises Tour is set for a massive weekend of youth padel, with four international tournaments showcasing the sport's rising stars across Portugal, Italy, Qatar, and Kazakhstan. These events highlight the global growth of the game by providing competitive platforms for athletes ranging from the Under 12 to Under 18 age divisions.
Global NextGen Tournament Breakdown
This weekend's schedule features a diverse array of draws and notable talent across four distinct locations:
- FIP Promises Mafra II (Portugal): This event includes four boys’ draws (U12, U14, U16, U18) and three girls’ draws (U12, U14, U16). Key Portuguese pairs competing in the U18 category include Martinho Marinho and Miguel Gaspar, Joao Bodas Iria Miranda Pacheco and Diogo Magalhaes, and Tiago Pereira and Martim Dias. Additionally, European prospect Francisca Cravo is set to compete in both the U14 and U16 divisions.
- FIP Promises 747 Aprilia (Italy): Mirroring the structure in Portugal, this Italian event features four boys’ categories and three girls’ categories. The boys’ draw is headlined by the Spanish duo Tomas Castro and Leon Ortega Ibanez. Other notable pairs to watch include Martin Araguete Sales with Alessandro Pirrotta, and Daniel Beneyto Sanchez with Pietro Giovannini.
- FIP Promises Aspire Academy (Doha, Qatar): Serving as a precursor to the FIP World Cup 2026, this tournament features a comprehensive slate of eight draws, covering U12 through U18 for both boys and girls. The U18 boys’ draw is led by top seeds Fahad Alhooli and Aly Elnahas, followed by the pairs of Fahad Alhooli and Aly Elnahas, and Sayed Hashem Almazeedi and Rashid Walid.
- FIP Promises Almaty II (Kazakhstan): This event focuses on the older age brackets, featuring three boys’ draws: U14, U16, and U18. Local interest is high in the U18 category, with home-grown pairs Arnur Tursynkhan and Islam Duissengazin, as well as Sanzhar Juassov and Timur Akhmetov, looking to make an impact on home soil.
With these four events running simultaneously, the FIP Promises Tour continues to solidify its role as the premier developmental circuit for the next generation of professional padel players.
