After four days of competition featuring 10 teams from seven nations—the Philippines, India, Brunei, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Pakistan—the 2026 Asia Pacific Padel Cup officially concluded in Manila.
Organized by Padel Pilipinas, the officially recognized NSA for padel by the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission, the tournament showcased the sport’s continued growth across the Asia-Pacific region. Teams competed in the Professional and Amateur Divisions across the men’s, women’s, and mixed categories.
Padel Pilipinas successfully defended its crown to become back-to-back Professional Division champions, delivering a dominant performance throughout the tournament.
The Philippine team capped its title run with a commanding 3-0 sweep in the finals, further cementing its status as one of the region’s premier padel teams.
Pakistan’s Prescott Development Team finished as first runner-up, while Ace Padel India Team claimed second runner-up honors.
Leading the list of individual awardees were Padel Pilipinas standouts Jason Tamayo and Tao Yee Tan, who were named the Professional Division’s Male and Female MVPs, respectively.
Both players delivered outstanding performances throughout APPC 2026, securing crucial victories and consistently rising to the occasion in high-pressure matches.
Taiwan gopadel made an impressive tournament debut by capturing the Amateur Division championship in its first appearance at the APPC. P
akistan’s Prescott Development Team finished as first runner-up, while Team Philippines rounded out the podium as second runner-up.
Taiwan’s Chiu Chuan-Yu and Kao Pei-Chuan were named the Amateur Division’s Male and Female MVPs, respectively.
Both athletes stood out in a highly competitive field, showcasing exceptional skill, composure, and consistency while helping elevate the level of competition throughout the event.
The final standings reflected the growing depth of talent in the region, with every team displaying significant progress and a high level of competitiveness over the four-day tournament.
The event concluded with an awarding ceremony attended by athletes, officials, partners, and padel enthusiasts, celebrating the success of APPC 2026 and recognizing the achievements of all participating nations.
APPC 2026 leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances, milestone victories, and continued momentum for the growth of padel across the Asia-Pacific.
Headlined by Padel Pilipinas’ successful Professional Division title defense and Taiwan gopadel’s championship-winning Amateur Division debut, this year’s tournament highlighted both the region’s established powers and its emerging contenders.
