# Padel sport growth and Sanremo tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/padel-sport-growth-and-sanremo-tournament
> Updated: 2026-09-19T08:37:50.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

The Sanremo Padel Experience concluded its tour with finals in Sanremo, Italy, organized in collaboration with the International Padel Federation. The event featured approximately one thousand players from fourteen countries and focused on the NextGen category to promote young talent and local tourism.

In the Under 18 category, Pietro Giovannini and his Spanish partner Leon Ortega secured the title with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. The tournament is part of the FIP Promises circuit, a global youth development initiative.

The event highlights a broader trend of rapid growth for the sport in the Liguria region. Between September 2021 and September 2026, the number of padel courts in Liguria increased by 166%, rising from 80 to 213, while the number of clubs grew by 155%. Italy currently holds the rank of second in the world for both active players and the number of courts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Pietro Giovannini wins Sanremo Padel Experience Under 18 title

Pietro Giovannini and Leon Ortega won the Under 18 title at the Sanremo Padel Experience. Other regional updates include rowing victories in Sanremo and the cancellation of fair rides in Salerno.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ettore-ruggi-daragona-receives-highest-honor-from-principato-di-salerno

### 2026-09-18: Sanremo Padel Experience finals highlight rapid growth of padel in Liguria

The Sanremo Padel Experience finals in Italy highlighted the rapid growth of padel, with Liguria seeing a 166% increase in courts over five years as the sport gains international momentum.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanremo-padel-experience-finals-launch-in-italy

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