Hyderabad, October (NationPress) The Indian Padel Federation (IPF) is set to stage the inaugural FIP Silver Hyderabad 2025, boasting an unprecedented prize pool of Rs 15,00,000 — the largest ever awarded in Indian padel history. This exciting tournament will highlight both Men's and Women's categories, featuring renowned international players alongside India's emerging stars.

The prestigious event is scheduled from October 12 to 15 at the KPGBA in Hyderabad, which is home to three world-class MejorSet padel courts, acknowledged globally for their superior quality and performance.

Commenting on this groundbreaking announcement, Sneha Abraham Sehgal, president of the IPF, remarked, “The FIP Silver Hyderabad signifies a pivotal moment for padel in India. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, elite international competitors, and the highest prize pool in our nation's history, this tournament establishes a new standard. It is not merely a competition but a launchpad for India's emergence as a global padel hub.”

The FIP Silver Hyderabad will showcase some of the world's leading padel athletes alongside India's promising talents:

The men's doubles category features a mix of seasoned and up-and-coming teams, led by Denis Tomas Perino from Italy partnering with Ignacio Piotto Albornoz from Argentina, as they take on the Argentine-Spanish duo of Agustín Torre and Mario Ortega. Spanish representation is strong, with Rodrigo Coello Manso and Boris Castro Garcia teaming up, as well as Guillem Figuerola Santiago partnering with Roberto Belmont Pastor. India's own Shashank Narde and Manav Sreekumar will also compete, entering as the lowest-ranked duo.

In the women's doubles, Spain's Letizia Maria Manquillo Alarza and Laura Luján Rodríguez are set to lead, accompanied by the Dutch-German pair of Marcella Koek and Victoria Kurz. Other noteworthy teams include Ainize Santamaria Landa with Rosalie Van Der Hoek, the all-Dutch duo of Bo Luttikhuis and Janine Hemmes, and the international partnership of Jessica Marie Agra and Dilara Torssell. India's Vaibhavi Deshmukh will join forces with Japan's Sayaka Yoshimoto, further enriching the tournament's international flair.

Men's Teams:

#56 Denis Tomas Perino (ITA) / #56 Ignacio Piotto Albornoz (ARG)

#42 Agustín Torre (ARG) / #75 Mario Ortega (ESP)

#115 Rodrigo Coello Manso (ESP) / #91 Boris Castro Garcia (ESP)

#125 Guillem Figuerola Santiago (ESP) / #130 Roberto Belmont Pastor (ESP)

#1216 Shashank Narde (IND) / #1272 Manav Sreekumar (IND)

Women's Teams:

#52 Letizia Maria Manquillo Alarza (ESP) / #57 Laura Luján Rodríguez (ESP)

#80 Marcella Koek (NED) / #93 Victoria Kurz (GER)

#112 Ainize Santamaria Landa (ESP) / #98 Rosalie Van Der Hoek (NED)

#108 Bo Luttikhuis (NED) / #109 Janine Hemmes (NED)

#147 Jessica Marie Agra (PHI) / #156 Dilara Torssell (TUR)

#1111 Vaibhavi Deshmukh (IND) / #373 Sayaka Yoshimoto (JPN)