Present at  Milan  on the occasion of  2026 Winter Olympics , Luigi Carraro, president of the  International Federation of Padel , wore the  Olympic flame A moment charged with emotion and symbolism for a sport that continues to look towards the future. Olympism .

A significant visit to Milan

Du  6 at 22 February Milan and Cortina will host the  25th edition of the Winter Olympic Games Prior to the event, the  torch relay  has already begun, and among the carriers was  Luigi Carraro , president of the  FIP .

It was a special moment for the Italian leader, who was keen to emphasize the significance of this gesture:
“Carrying the Olympic flame has been a  unique emotion , difficult to express in words. Through these steps, I felt I was representing much more than myself: the greater good of  35   millions of practitioners  and all  padel enthusiasts  in the world.

A symbol for the future of padel

Beyond the event itself, this passing of the flame represents an opportunity to strengthen the bond between the  paddle  and  Olympic values  : inclusion, passion, development and international vision.

Le  Olympic dream  remains very much alive, now illuminated a little more brightly.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!