Main activities

Throughout the PurplePadel project, a series of impactful activities were carried out to promote gender equity through padel. These initiatives reached and involved over 150 women directly and contributed to greater awareness of the importance of inclusive sports.
Main Activities
Awareness Visits
Project partners visited local women's associations to present the sport and invite new participants to engage with padel in a supportive community.
Introductory Padel Courses
Free training sessions were held in Spain and Portugal for women with no prior experience in padel. These sessions focused on fostering confidence, technical skills, and participation in a welcoming environment.
Inclusive Tournaments
A total of 6 tournaments were organized. These included the initial Tournament in Portugal, two Intermediate Tournament in each country and the Final Tournament in Spain.
Good Practices Guide
A comprehensive multilingual guide (Spanish, Portuguese, and English) was developed for padel coaches and clubs, promoting inclusive methods and strategies to encourage female participation.

Results and Impact

- Over 150 women involved in courses and tournaments.
- Creation and dissemination of the Good Practices Guide.
- Strengthened collaboration between clubs in Spain and Portugal.
- Lasting resources and materials for clubs to continue promoting inclusive padel activities.

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