Padel’s Asian Breakthrough: Why Its Inclusion at the 2026 Asian Games Is a Defining Moment
Padel’s formal inclusion as a medal sport at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games marks a turning point not just for the sport itself, but for the way emerging disciplines are being integrated into the global sporting ecosystem. Ratified by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in November 2025, the decision signals that padel has crossed…
