First-ever Padel Irish Open announces title sponsorship
The Padel Irish Open has announced Hiscox as its title sponsor of the 2025 tournament, which is set to take place at Padel LK in Limerick between 12 and 16 November.
Hiscox has thus become the first-ever title sponsor of a professional padel event in the country. Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya explores...
The Padel Irish Open
The inaugural Padel Irish Open is set to be launched by The Padel Federation of Ireland (PFI) in partnership with leading sports event agency ForeFront Group, a major milestone for padel in the country.
In another highlight for Irish padel, the event has been confirmed as an official stop on the Cupra FIP Tour, the global padel tour sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP).
The tournament is set to bring international ranking points and world-class talent to Irish soil, and will be hosted by Padel LK, Ireland’s largest indoor padel facility, which features eight state-of-the-art courts.
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Hiscox title sponsorship
With padel rapidly gaining momentum across the nation, the addition of a globally recognised brand such as Hiscox, an insurance company, as a title sponsor is another highlight of the tournament.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hiscox as the title sponsor of the Padel Irish Open,” added Cian Branagan, CEO of ForeFront Group, according to a statement.
“Their support marks a huge step forward, not only for this event but for the development of the sport nationally. Securing a partner of this calibre demonstrates the growing recognition of padel and its potential in Ireland.”
“With the backing of Hiscox, we can continue building this event year on year, with the ambition of establishing it as one of the leading tournaments in Europe.”
“We’re incredibly proud to be the Title Sponsor of the inaugural Hiscox Padel Irish Open,” said Richard O’Dwyer, Managing Director.
“At Hiscox Ireland, we’re passionate about supporting innovation and ambition, values that padel embodies as it continues to grow across the country.
“This partnership marks an exciting moment not just for the sport, but for the wider community of players, fans, and organisers driving its momentum. We look forward to seeing the energy and enthusiasm this event brings to Limerick and to the growing padel scene in Ireland.”
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