Post: Tariq Zainal Elected President of Asian Padel Federation

The General Assembly of the International Padel Federation elected the Secretary-General of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel, and Badminton Federation, Tariq Zainal as President of the newly established Asian Padel Federation. The election took place during the 34th General Assembly meeting, held today in Doha, with the participation of presidents and representatives from national federations across 64 countries. The meeting saw the approval to officially establish the Asian Padel Federation and the re-election of Luigi Carraro as President of the International Padel Federation for a new term. Key discussions during the meeting focused on the global development of padel, with particular attention to its growth in Asia. Topics included strategies to advance the sport, increase player engagement, and support national federations. Additionally, the assembly emphasized the role of the International Padel Federation in promoting the game by encouraging national federations to host tournaments, organize competitio ns, and provide necessary support. In a statement following his election, Zainal expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him by the members of the General Assembly, attributing his success to Qatar's leadership and its outstanding capabilities in organizing high-profile international sports events. He also praised the decision to establish the Asian Padel Federation, highlighting it as a significant milestone that will bolster the sports progress across Asia. Zainal affirmed his commitment to his new role, vowing to exert every effort to expand and develop padel throughout the continent Source: Qatar News Agency