What is 'Padel America', the recent announcement by the FIP?

The International Padel Federation continues its international expansion with the primary goal of making padel an Olympic sport. Yesterday, the creation of Padel America was announced, a new continental entity that will represent seven countries. 

Canada, Mexico, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay are the seven countries under the guidance of Padel America. The federation aims to grow gradually over time.

According to the FIP's statement, this is a "new continental entity that includes North and South America, created to strengthen the present and future development of our sport. Unity and mutual trust are the fundamental principles of the sport and the path we have chosen toward a greater future."

It is worth noting that the FIP is still striving to make padel an Olympic sport. The International Olympic Committee requires at least 75 affiliated federations. Currently, the FIP has 71 (according to the 2024 World Padel Report).