FROM RIYADH TO THE WORLD: THE FCP PLAYERS ARI SANCHEZ & ANDREA USTERO WIN THE FIRST PREMIER PADEL OF THE SEASON
Catalan padel has once again proven that excellence is not a coincidence; it is a result.
The new Catalan pair Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero claimed victory at the opening tournament of the 2026 season of the Premier Padel, with the support of the International Padel Federation, held in Riyadh.
This is more than a title. It is a statement of intent. A clear message that the Catalan padel model continues to lead on the global stage.
Believing in the model from day one
At PANORAMIC, we believed in this model from the very beginning. Exactly one year ago, we partnered with the Federació Catalana de Pàdel to export this ecosystem of excellence to Indonesia, at that time an emerging market and today a consolidated padel reality.
Together with Albert Nogueras, the FCP team, and FCP Reference, we are actively working to bring this proven development structure to Asia, adapting high-performance standards, competition frameworks, and training methodologies to accelerate regional growth.
Catalan dominance also in asia
The success is not limited to Europe and the Middle East.
Five Catalan players are currently dominating the APPT – Asia Pacific Padel Tour ranking:
- Edu Altimires – APPT #1 (PANORAMIC player)
- Elisabeth Nogueras – APPT #1
- Pol Alsina – APPT #2 (PANORAMIC player)
- Marc Bernils – APPT #3
- Sergi Nogueras – APPT #4
The message is clear: the model works. It produces champions. It builds sustainable ecosystems. And it is ready to scale.
What’s Next
We are preparing the next step, exporting this successful structure with the rigor, professionalism, and ambition it deserves.
Stay tuned.
TO GROW PADEL TOGETHER