Police officers from ten European nations will travel to the Principality for the inaugural European Police Padel Cup, running from 15th to 18th September.

Organised by the Association Sportive de la Sûreté Publique (ASSP) under the guidance of the Union Sportive des Polices d’Europe (USPE), the tournament represents a major new chapter for athletic competition within law enforcement.

Capitalising on the sport’s continental boom 

Padel has enjoyed explosive growth across Europe over the past quarter-century. In recent years, the rapid proliferation of dedicated facilities has reflected the discipline’s sustained popularity among athletes and the general public alike. Capitalising on this momentum, the ASSP led the initiative to bring European law enforcement officers together for a premier sporting showcase.

Delegations arrive in the Principality

Competitors representing ten countries – Monaco, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Cyprus, Luxembourg, and Sweden – will arrive on Tuesday 15th September. 

The official opening ceremony will take place at 11am on Wednesday 16th September at Fort Antoine, introducing the competing teams to the public. Tournament matches follow on Thursday 17th September from 9am to 6pm just across the border at the Padel Tennis Club Soleil complex in Beausoleil. The championship final is scheduled for 4:30pm, immediately preceding the official prize-giving ceremony at 5:45pm to conclude the competitive matches.

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