Spanish Padel Federation Reinforces Social Commitment at Women, Sport and Cancer Gala

The Spanish Padel Federation (FEP) demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by attending the 2026 Women, Sport and Cancer Gala, organized by the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE). The event highlighted sport's vital role as a tool for support, awareness, and hope in the fight against cancer.

The gala brought together key figures from Spain's sporting institutions, including Javier Rodríguez Pires and Concha Velasco representing the FEP, Victoria Barcina as President of the Castilla y León Padel Federation, José Luis Amoroto as President of the Madrid Padel Federation, and Alejandro Blanco, President of the COE.

Padel's Social Impact Beyond Competition

The attendance underscored padel's growing recognition as more than just a competitive sport. Spanish padel leadership used the platform to reinforce the sport's commitment to initiatives that transcend tournament play and demonstrate positive societal impact. By participating in events focused on health awareness and cancer support, padel joins other sports in leveraging its platform for meaningful causes.

Building Bridges Between Sport and Society

The gathering represented a significant moment for Spanish padel's institutional leadership. The presence of federation presidents from multiple regions—including Victoria Barcina and José Luis Amoroto—highlighted the unified approach padel is taking toward social responsibility. These initiatives showcase how the sport's rapidly growing community can mobilize around causes that matter beyond the court.

Events like the Women, Sport and Cancer Gala demonstrate that modern sports organizations understand their responsibility to contribute to society. For padel, a sport experiencing explosive growth across Spain and internationally, such commitments help build a more inclusive and socially conscious sporting culture.

The FEP's participation sends a clear message: padel is committed to being a force for positive change, using its platform and community to support important causes and raise awareness about critical health issues affecting Spanish society.