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Philippine Padel Association
Padel Pilipinas
SportPadel
JurisdictionPhilippines
AbbreviationPPA
Founded2020
AffiliationIPF
Affiliation date2023
PresidentJeff Cheng
Official website
padel.ph
Philippines

The Philippine Padel Association (PPA) also known as Padel Pilipinas is the governing body for the sport of padel in the Philippines.

History

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Senator Pia Cayetano founded the Philippine Padel Association in 2020 and became its inaugural president.[1][2][3][4] It became a member of the International Padel Federation in 2023.[5]

By January 2024, the Philippine Olympic Committee has recognized Padel Pilipinas as the national sports association of the padel for the Philippines.[6] It was also recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission of the government.[7]

The national padel teams of the Philippines was launched in September 2024.[7]

In June 2025, Jeff Cheng was made president of Padel Pilipinas succeeding Vince Dizon.[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Philippine Padel Association (PPA) Strategic Plan (2024-2028" (PDF). Philippine Padel Association. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ Saldajeno, Ivan (June 25, 2026). "Jeff Cheng replaces Vince Dizon as Padel Pilipinas chief". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ Zapata, Jessica (July 5, 2024). "The Next Big Thing: Get to know padel, the country's current favourite sport". Tatler Asia. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ Payo, Jasmine (October 15, 2023). "What's padel? Obiena, Cayetano try out the growing sport". Rappler. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Philippine Padel Association". Padel FIP. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ Malanum, Jean (January 23, 2024). "Padel Pilipinas gets POC recognition". Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (September 20, 2024). "Padel Pilipinas unveils national team ahead of Asia Pacific tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
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