Zambia has been officially admitted as a Class C member of the International Padel Federation (FIP), marking a significant step towards the development of the sport in the country.
The admission was confirmed during the federation’s 36th General Assembly, currently being held in Madrid, Spain.
Zambia is among 15 new countries admitted to the international body, bringing the total number of national padel federations recognised by the FIP to 115 worldwide.
Padel is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, typically played in doubles on an enclosed court. The sport has been under the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) since 2016
By Taonga Nkhoma
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