Blanco (COE) states that there are "solid arguments" for padel to become an Olympic sport
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On October 13, the International Padel Federation (FIP) held its 36th General Assembly in Madrid, where Colombia and Perú were among fifteen new federations formally admitted, raising the organization's total membership to 115 countries.
During the same period, Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) President Alejandro Blanco expressed confidence that padel will become an Olympic sport in the future. Blanco stated that the discipline possesses strong arguments to achieve Olympic status, pointing to its widespread participation, international reach, and significant societal impact.
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Infobae (Colombia y Perú, nuevos miembros)Focuses on the expansion of international membership and FIP assembly developments.
Infobae (Blanco COE afirma)Emphasizes the push for Olympic inclusion and statements from Spanish Olympic leadership.