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McDonald’s Indian Padel Academy Juniors Cup returns for its second edition at 7Padel St. Andrews, Bandra. Organised by the McDonald’s Indian Padel Academy (MIPA) and powered by PadelPark India, the three-day tournament will bring together young padel players from across the country, offering them a structured competitive platform to develop their skills, gain match experience and compete across age groups.
The second edition will feature Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16 categories, alongside an Ultimate Cup open to players aged 12-18 years. The tournament will include an Americano format for Under-10, while the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 categories will be open doubles played in a league-cum-knockout format. The Ultimate Cup will feature boys’ doubles and girls’ doubles as separate categories, also in a league-cum-knockout format. Players will be eligible to compete in one age category as well as the Ultimate Cup, giving them an opportunity to gain additional match experience against a wider pool of players. The event is expected to bring together over 100 young players and attract a footfall of more than 350 people, including families, over three days. Edition 2 will also introduce a junior ranking system, the first of its kind in Indian padel, to give young players a structured pathway to track their progress. Details will be shared soon.
Building on the inaugural edition in August 2026, which saw over 40+ teams and 80+ participants compete across age groups, the second edition aims to further strengthen the junior padel ecosystem in India. By creating opportunities for young athletes to compete, progress and experience the sport in a structured environment, the Juniors Cup continues to support the development of the country’s next generation of padel talent.
