Padel, a racket sport played on a smaller court than tennis, made its debut at the **Mediterranean Games** in Taranto, Italy. The event saw 88 athletes from 18 countries compete on the Parco Salinella court. The International Padel Federation (FIP) president, Luigi Carraro, praised the sport’s inclusion, stating it has shown its potential to be part of major international multisport events. The competition featured men’s, women’s, and mixed tournaments, reflecting the increasing popularity of mixed events in global sports. Carraro highlighted the sport’s global reach, noting that there are approximately 38 million players, 85,000 courts, and 27,000 clubs across 178 countries and territories. He pointed out that padel has already been featured in several international games, including the European Games, the Mediterranean Games, the South American Games, the Asian Games, the African Games, and the Indoor and Martial Arts Asian Games. These appearances, he said, demonstrate the sport’s growing presence in the international sports community. According to Carraro, events like the Mediterranean Games offer more than just athletic competition—they foster social interaction and cultural exchange. He emphasized that the international padel community aims to eventually include the sport in the **Olympic Games**. Every new country, athlete, court, and participation in a multisport event, he said, is a step toward achieving this goal. Padel will return to the Asian Games, which are set to open on September 19 in Japan. The sport’s continued inclusion in major international events suggests its increasing recognition and acceptance in the global sports landscape.