Monaco Police Face France, Spain and Sweden in European Padel Cup
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The first European Police Padel Cup opened at Fort Antoine on 16 September, with Monaco drawn in a tough group alongside France, Spain and Sweden.
Fort Antoine hosted the opening ceremony of the inaugural European Police Padel Cup on Wednesday, bringing together officers from ten nations for a competition that will play out at the Beausoleil sports complex just across the border.
Monaco's police team face a demanding group stage, drawn alongside France, Spain and Sweden - three nations with strong padel traditions. The format pitches national police forces against one another in a sport that has grown rapidly across southern Europe in recent years.
For residents near the Beausoleil complex, the tournament will bring competitive padel to a venue that sits minutes from Monaco's northern boundary. Results from the group stages will determine which teams progress as the competition unfolds through the week.