By: Women’s Fitness Asia
The upcoming FIP RISE Manila tournament, hosted by the Philippine Padel Association, is not only a milestone in Filipino sports but also a beacon of empowerment for women’s fitness. This landmark event, which will unfold from November 13-17, 2024, at the Manila Padel Club in Bonifacio Global City, is significant for more than just the introduction of this prestigious tournament to the Philippines. It represents a larger movement that includes celebrating strength, agility, and sportsmanship among female athletes.
Women in Padel: A Rising Force
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, and the Philippines is beginning to carve out its own space in the padel world. Women’s involvement in padel has surged alongside its popularity, transforming the sport into a vibrant and inclusive athletic field where skill and passion are celebrated on equal footing. The presence of top female padel players at the FIP RISE Manila promises to elevate the visibility of women in padel and encourage more women to take up the sport.
The benefits of padel are vast: agility, endurance, strength, and teamwork. It’s an exciting blend of tennis and squash that demands high levels of fitness, skill, and strategy, making it an ideal sport for women of all ages who want to challenge their physical and mental limits. FIP RISE Manila is not only an international tournament but also a platform to inspire local women to engage in padel and other fitness ventures.
Leading with Purpose and Setting a Fitness Legacy
Alenna Dawn Magpantay, President of the Philippine Padel Association, expressed her excitement, noting that FIP RISE Manila will “inspire local players and highlight the incredible progress our padel community has made in just a few short years.” Magpantay’s dedication to padel shows the powerful role women play in growing sports communities, especially in fields that are rapidly evolving.
With the inclusion of female athletes competing for international ranking points and the global exposure from media coverage, FIP RISE Manila encourages local women to see themselves on the court, challenging stereotypes and pushing limits. The Philippine Padel Association’s commitment to bringing FIP-sanctioned tournaments to the country supports the growth of women’s sports, creating a legacy that encourages female athletes to rise to new heights both in the Philippines and beyond.
