Aspire Zone Foundation and the Spanish Padel Federation today signed a sports partnership agreement in Madrid, Spain, under which AZF will become the official partner of Spain’s senior men’s and women’s national padel teams. The agreement, which runs until 31 December 2028, marks a step forward in strengthening international sports cooperation and supporting national teams in their preparations for global competitions.
The agreement aims to establish a mutually beneficial partnership between Aspire Zone Foundation and Spain’s two national padel teams, supporting their preparations for and participation in the 2026 and 2028 World Championships in Doha. The partnership includes leveraging Aspire Zone’s expertise and facilities, enhancing media and promotional cooperation, exchanging knowledge, and engaging with the sporting community, contributing to the development of padel and expanding its reach.
This partnership aligns with Aspire Zone Foundation’s “Elevate 2030: The Next Chapter” strategy, which reflects the Foundation’s commitment to raising the standards of sport and human performance and strengthening its position as an internationally recognized, integrated sports ecosystem. It also supports several key strategic pillars, particularly Unlocking Human Potential, Beyond Competition, A Culture of Excellence, and Purposeful Growth.
Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Nasser Abdulla Al Hajri, Acting Director General of Aspire Logistics and Chief Marketing Officer, said:
“This agreement forms part of Aspire Zone Foundation’s strategy to build effective strategic partnerships and develop sustainable commercial returns, contributing to shaping the future of global sports performance, inspiring generations, and driving the sports economy. This partnership also represents an important step toward strengthening international sports cooperation and leveraging our integrated expertise and capabilities to support teams and athletes. It will help provide an advanced environment that enhances performance and promotes sporting excellence.
“We look forward to this agreement with the Spanish Padel Federation becoming a successful model of sustainable cooperation, further reinforcing Aspire Zone Foundation’s position as a trusted partner in the development of global sport and supporting Qatar’s hosting of major international sporting events.”
Javier Rodríguez Piris (PRESIDENTE FEP):
“We are very happy and proud to announce this agreement with Aspire Zone Foundation.
For the Spanish Padel Federation, this partnership is a great opportunity to continue growing and to give our national teams the best possible conditions to compete at the highest level.
Qatar is becoming a very important country for international padel, and we are delighted to work together until 2028.
We believe this agreement is just the beginning of a great relationship, and we want to thank Aspire Zone Foundation for their trust and support.
Together, we hope to continue making history for Spanish padel”.
Mr. Kamel Emad Badawy, Chief Data & Strategic Alliance Officer at Aspire Zone Foundation, added:
“At Aspire Zone Foundation, we are committed to developing strategic partnerships that go beyond traditional cooperation by building institutional relationships that open up new business opportunities, enhance investment prospects, and create sustainable value for all parties. Our agreement with the Spanish Padel Federation is an extension of this approach, enabling us to explore new opportunities for collaboration and leverage the Federation’s and the Spanish national teams’ international presence to support growth and expansion across the sports sector.
“Through these partnerships, we aim to establish a collaborative model that connects sporting excellence with a long-term commercial vision, supporting Aspire Zone Foundation’s ambitions to build a network of partnerships that delivers tangible and sustainable impact.”
The agreement highlights the importance of international partnerships and knowledge exchange in advancing sports performance. It also underscores the value of leveraging specialized expertise, facilities, and services to support athletes and national teams at the highest levels, fostering sustainable collaborative relationships that extend beyond sporting competitions.