Last week, the circuit padel-armchair made a stop in southwestern France, driven by Jean-Michel Barta, president of the Juillan club. Two major tournaments were on the program, marking a new progression for this rapidly growing discipline.

Giammartini and De Anta dominate in Pau

The first stage took place at the facilities of the Padel Ground de PauA tough competition, concluded with a clear victory for the pair. Giammartini (French No. 3) et De Anta (Spanish No. 3)who imposed their rhythm throughout the tournament.

An international P250 in Tarbes

Direction then the Arsenal Padel from Tarbes for the second tournament, a P250, which is equivalent to valid P2000s. This event, particularly important for the French rankingbrought together five nations (France, Spain, Italy, Great Britain and the Netherlands) for three days of intense competition.

The final offered a very good spectacle between the pair n ° 2 Spanish (Edorta De Anta / Luis Peinaldo) and French duo Sébastien Husser-Walther (French No. 2) / Dorian Navarro (French No. 1)Despite a strong resistance from the French, the Spanish ultimately prevailed after a high-level match.

A narrowing gap in level

This tour confirms that the The French padel chair is similar to the Spanish model., a global reference in the discipline. Exchanges have intensified, levels are crossing, and the performances of French players demonstrate a promising dynamic.

On Next steps P250 wheelchair padel circuit events will take place in 2026. , with a first planned stop in Nancy.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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